Quartile rating: 7.5/10 · 1 rating
A supermarket clerk decides to step in for an absent drug dealer, setting off an explosive, comedic chain of events.
Go is a late-90s cult gem that rides the post-Pulp Fiction multiple-storyline wave but carves out its own kinetic, darkly comedic identity. Its non-linear triptych structure — following three interlocking groups through a single chaotic night — is executed with genuine verve and a distinct Gen-X/rave-culture voice that sets it apart from its influences. The cinematography captures the neon-drenched energy of nightclubs and Vegas with stylish efficiency, though it doesn't transcend its era. The ensemble cast performs capably — Sarah Polley, Katie Holmes, and Jay Mohr all deliver solid work without anyone truly breaking out. The plot is clever in construction but ultimately slight, relying on coincidence and cool attitude over depth. The ending wraps things up with a shrug and a wink that feels appropriately scrappy but not especially resonant. Its novelty is its strongest suit — it has a genuinely singular tone and voice that made it feel fresh in 1999 and still holds up as a distinctive artifact of its moment.