This film feels like a poor imitation of Tarantino's work. The narrative is confusing, relying heavily on flashbacks that just create a jumbled experience. Frankly, the story isn’t very smart. The beginning is poorly handled and things don’t improve as it continues. I honestly can't grasp why Bruce Willis agreed to be in this. He appears unwell onscreen, and his character has next to nothing going for him. It migh…

It’s clear _Catch .44_ was striving for something like _Pulp Fiction_, and it's difficult to know if it could have been worthwhile had it developed its own identity. Because it didn't manage that, the result is a film that barely clears the bar of being acceptable. My rating: ★★ – There were elements I appreciated, but ultimately it felt incomplete and flawed.