The Limey is one of many American films released in 1999 that seemed to be saying goodbye to the rebel spirit that allowed indies and mainstream movies to comingle as they had in the ’70s.

The crimer suffers from a slim, underdeveloped script by Lem Dobbs (who also write Kafka), but benefits from Soderbergh's astute direction that posits two 1960s cinematic icons, Brit Terrence Stamp and American Peter Fonda as long-time enemies.

Those interested in more challenging work will find the film a unique meditation on the nature of Hollywood.

With superb performances from Stamp, Fonda, Leslie Ann Warren, Barry Newman and Luis Guzman, The Limey is terrific.