There's a Latin saying about taste being subjective, and that definitely applies here. The movie centers on an American hitman who works for South American drug organizations—Kiefer Sutherland portrays him—and who consistently involves himself with a woman for each job, only to discard her afterward. However, his most recent target turns out to be a more captivating woman than he’s accustomed to (played by Melora Walters). Simultaneously, the FBI is pursuing him relentlessly. "Desert Saints," released in 2002, feels like a crime thriller sharing DNA with films such as "The Getaway" from 1972 and Dennis Hopper's "Backtrack"—also known as "Catchfire"—along with the influence of 1990s Quentin Tarantino movies and similar productions like “The Way of the Gun.” Consistent with those kinds of movies, you won’t find yourself rooting for any of the main characters. The only figures who seem remotely decent are FBI Agent Scanlon (Jamey Sheridan) and possibly his partner (Leslie Stefanson). Sutherland delivers a believable performance as the humorless assassin—a stereotypical “tough guy”—but Melora Walters really stood out to me; she’s likely familiar from her role as George Costanza's date in "The Hamptons" episode of *Seinfeld*, and also known for her part in "Cold Mountain." Almost redeeming the entire film is a brief scene lasting just three seconds, appearing right before the end credits. Its total length is 1 hour and 28 minutes, and filming took place across Southern California locations including Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Barstow, and Sierra Madre—including an expensive hotel. GRADE: B-/C+

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