to Paul Fischer, the film had ratings problems due to certain gruesomely violent portions involving Martin Sheen. Filming locations The filming Locations include: Heber, Hurricane, Park City, Rockville, Salt Lake City, and Washington, all in Utah; and Las Vegas and Mesquite, both in Nevada. No filming took place in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Critical reaction Due to its limited release the film was not widely reviewed. Critic Jeffrey Lyons of WNBC called the film, "[a] gritty, effective crime drama", according to the film's theatrical poster. Critic Dale Winogura liked the film, especially the first half, and was appreciative of the acting. He wrote, "Kiefer Sutherland overcomes some of the faults with a sleek stylistic sheen and rapid pacing in the early stages... [and] Gallo turns a typical loser part into a sympathetic antihero, and Dickens supports him with an equally strong and rounded portrayal" Critic Leslie Rigoulot called the motion picture "a good ride, not a great one," and Ben Hoffman did not like the film because "the actors have to do and say some pretty ridiculous things." The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 38% of critics gave the film a positive review, based on 16 reviews. Distribution The producers used the following tagline when marketing the film: When you're running on fear, don't stop for gas. The film opened in a very limited release on May 2, 1997. After a few weeks the film went straight to video. Box office sales the first week in circulation were $19,528. Total sales for the run were $109,261 and in its widest release the film appeared in seven theatres. References External links Truth or Consequences, N.M. at Infinite Coolness (wall-papers and screen-captures) 1997 films 1997 crime thriller films 1990s psychological thriller films American crime thriller films Films directed by Kiefer Sutherland Films set in New Mexico American neo-noir films TriStar Pictures films Triumph Films films Films with screenplays by Brad Mirman 1997 directorial debut films Films shot in Utah Films shot in the Las Vegas Valley Films shot in Nevada Films shot in Salt Lake City 1990s English-language films 1990s American films