The Pre-Katrina scenery of  New Orleans  and of the bayou makes this a worthwhile movie to watch for the aesthetic.  The plot is believable but the chemistry of  Richard Gere and Kim Basinger's connection is a tad odd.  What does occur to me is that Gere's role of saviour to Basinger,  was a glimpse of early Gere activist tendencies.  His role in "No Mercy" seems like one he'd enjoy playing.