1.   Actually, I could probably fill up this entire newspaper describing the bizarre and seemingly endless plot machinations of this movie.

2.   But his two latest serial efforts have the subject of class at the very heart of their plot machinations.

3.   The plot machinations get more convoluted and less believable as the long hostage night wears on.

4.   The plot machinations get more convoluted and less believable as another negotiator tries to talk him out of it.

5.   The second half loses some momentum as Spark has to take time to explain plot machinations that frankly lack credibility.