Product Description

Quentin Tarantino is Johnny Destiny, a mystery man with nothing up his sleeve, but everybody?s business. Rolling with his dice are a con, his girl, their buddy and a hot-shot casino owner with the power to break them all.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21693 in VHS
• Released on: 1997-09-09
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Formats: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of tapes: 1
• Running time: 102 minutes

Customer Reviews

Turn On Some Magic!
'Destiny' is a difficult movie to describe, and definitely an aquired taste (see other reviews below). A twisted blend of comedy, romance, action, and magic realism, it stands a lot of traditional movie images on their heads. Yes, Q. Tarantino has a small but pivotal role as Johnny Destiny, a character who changes many of the characters lives for the worse, then reappears to set things right in unexpected ways. Tarantino, however did NOT write or direct (director: Jack Barans), which leads to a sunnier and more romantic sort of movie. Nancy Travis shines as Lucille, an estranged love of main character Julian (Dylan McDermott). There are many great character parts, from James Belushi's 'Twerto', to Tracey Walters' philosophical desert rat, 'Pappy'. If you want something fresh, magical, unpredictable, and laugh-out-loud funny, I do recommend this highly (that's why the 5 stars). Look for McDermott's hilarious entrance on a motorcycle (about midway through the movie)...it makes me laugh every time!

When is the DVD coming out?
I am not a film scholar, and I don't work at watching films. They are a form of entertainment and relaxation for me. Perhaps this is what allowed me to enjoy this film so much. I stumbled across this gem in the rough while checking out what was on cable (actually satellite), which allowed a no-expectations experience of the film, and I really liked it, particularly the use of color. Off-beat and fresh are cliches for indie films, but they both apply to this charming and humorous movie. The imagery was memorable, and the acting was just what this strange and entertaining film called for. I am tempted to call aspects of this movie "experimental", but it is more accesible than most "experimantal films," and, frankly more fun. You don't have to work to enjoy it, you just have to relax. It is a natural for DVD viewing, which allows for experiencing this visually compelling, if somewhat weird, adventure in a low key setting with a glass or two of wine after a long day at work. Watching Tarantino act in the film is another plus, for those who enjoy his directing and writing, as I do. I am looking forward to its being released on DVD, and will certainly purchase it when it does. Who even watches VHS any more?

Not as bad as amazon.com wants you to believe!
I watched this movie at 2 a.m. and found it had enough to keep me awake! Takes a sophisticated sense of humor to catch the dryness underlying the wit. Unusual plot. Fun to visit VegasÐespecially if you're living in rain-soaked country. Enjoy it as fun, not a work of art.