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I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Great plot, great film noir, set in LA, with an all-star cast, great script, even music by Elmer Bernstein. Sarandon, Hackman, Garner and Newman, what more could you ask for? And all done at a leisurely pace, so that it can be savored. A classic! So glad to see these great actors together. And no gimmicks or special effects! One would easily imagine watching a movie from the 40s, or a John Huston movie. I would rate it one of my favorite movies, with a score of 10. Just watch it, enjoy a drink and let yourself enjoy an old-fashioned movie! I loved everything about this movie! Newman was great, Garner was great, Sarandon was great, Hackman was great, and great to see them all together in one great movie. This one will stand the test of time! Enjoy!!

Don't waste your time on this movie - go and watch "Nobody's fool" instead. It's the same author Richard Russo, the same actor Poul Newman, and the same director Robert Benson. And with these the same ingredients - you get an awesome movie in "Nobody's fool" and also and of course read the world class book the movie "Nobody's fool" it made from .Richard Russo a Pulitzer Prize winning author co wrote the script (that was really the reason why I wanted to see Twilight in the first place). I like all the actors in Twilight, it's an all star dream team cast. Still Twilight (1998) an amazingly average movie.The only interesting thing about this Twilight (1998) - is that it makes you wonder - how can so many people that are so gifted get it so wrong? So much talent wasted.

Not the terrible 'Teen Vampire' nonsense but an excellently acted 'Noir' with Paul Newman as an over the hill retired ex-cop and former private eye who resides with a actor friend (Gene Hackman) who is dying from cancer and his seductive actress wife (Susan Sarandon) Newman is requested by Hackman to run an 'errand' unbeknown to him he becomes embroiled in murder. He stumbles into a mysterious 20 year old case which deals with the disappearance of Sarandon's former husband. 'Twilight' has an excellent cast, on top of having Hackman, Sarandon, theirs an appearance from James Garner, who also has shady dealings. Liev Schrieber and Reese Whitherspoon also appear the latter contributes a revealing nude scene at the beginning.

These excellent actors did what they could with the script which is what brings the rating down. I like film noir, Susan Sarandon, Paul Newman and Gene Hackman. Excellent supporting roles from Stockard Channing, James Garner, Reese Witherspoon (showing more than she does now) and Liev Shriber.POSSIBLE SPOILER: A aging private eye (Newman) has some dirty work to do for Hackman. In doing this, he uncovers a long held secret and not so nice things about Hackman and Sarandon. While not the most original of plots, watching these film legends is indeed a trip down memory lane of the Bogarts, Becalls et al.And how interesting was it that Stockard Channing and John Spencer (of West Wing fame) are teamed up here? Good solid film noir. Recommended despite dialog flaws.