On the surface,Novocaineis a fairly straightforward film that adds a comedic layer to classic action movie tropes.
At first, Sherry’s capture by the bank robbers seems to be an instance of bad luck.
However, after returning to their hideout,Sherry is revealed to have actually been involved in the heist.
She’s step-siblings with the leader of the trio, Simon.
She got a job at the bank to get close to one of the bank managers.
Simon is played by Ray Nicholson, who also appeared in memorably villainous roles inSmile 2andBorderline.
This beat is open-ended enough that it would be easy to assume it was just a bit of character-building.
She may have never fully broken contact with them, given she proves she’s capable of lying.
Initially, it seems as if she’s developed an attraction to him to Nathan’s clear disappointment.
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