You Missed This Benicio del Toro Gem — Steven Soderbergh’s No Sudden Move Is Streaming on HBO Max
Benicio del Toro appears in Steven Soderbergh’s No Sudden Move, a 1950s Detroit noir now streaming on HBO Max, with a screenplay by Ed Solomon and a cast that includes Don Cheadle, Brendan Fraser, Kieran Culkin, David Harbour, and the late Ray Liotta.
No Sudden Move overview
No Sudden Move is directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Ed Solomon. The film is set in 1950s Detroit and was released to streaming as movie theaters were beginning to reopen. It is available on HBO Max.
Plot and visual style
The story follows two small-time criminals, Curt Goynes and Ronald Russo, who are hired for a seemingly simple job that goes wrong. As a result, they try to untangle a set-up, avoid police attention, and negotiate with various criminal figures.
Visually, Soderbergh uses fisheye lenses and deliberate color choices rather than black-and-white photography. These choices produce a slightly distorted look at the edges of the frame and allow for striking color contrasts in scenes that otherwise remain shadowed.
Cast and performances
The principal cast includes Benicio del Toro, Don Cheadle, Brendan Fraser, Kieran Culkin, David Harbour, and Ray Liotta. Del Toro plays Ronald Russo; Cheadle plays Curt Goynes. The screenplay supports a large ensemble with multiple intersecting storylines.
Del Toro previously won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his role in Traffic. In No Sudden Move, much of his work is played through subtle facial expression rather than broad action.
Where to watch
No Sudden Move is available on HBO Max. The film was released to streaming during the period when movie theaters were beginning to reopen, and it remains on the platform for viewing.
