July 23, 2008
Matchstick Men (2003)
Should I see it?
No.
Nicholas Cage stars in this forgettable film about a neurotic con man who is cursed by his compulsive need to have his environment clean. There’s really not much else to talk about. You watch Cage act twitchy, not the best way to spend one's time. There are some good works mixed in with plenty of mediocre fumbling. This film seems to be up some good but the ending is so illogical that it spoils any of the positive aspects. There are good threads about guilt and family that run through the film, but they fizzle in the finale. This is too bad since the story should have delivered the goods. If you haven't seen it, no need to bother yourself with it now.No.
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Labels: film, movie review, Nicholas Cage, Ridley Scott, Sam Rockwell
posted by Michelle Obama's Left Nut at 9:00 AM
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5 Comments:
No! Don't listen ... watch this great film of love, sacrifice, and redemption!
Thus proving that once again Scott and I agree on the BIG picture but rarely on the movies. :-D
I thought reposting this would draw you out of lurking mode. :)
I have to disagree on this one, too, Scott. Not just a matter of degree or subtlety, this time: I think this one deserves a positive review. This was one of Cage's better outings, and a movie that delivered MORE than the trailer sold.
I'm willing to publish a retort.
I call them as I see them. I know I'm not in the majority on this one but I rewatched it because I got kicked in the shins over my original negative review. I came to the exact same conclusions.
:-) happens. I enjoy the ongoing discussion, and have spent too much of my life opinionated to be dismayed by disagreement. Keep calling 'em.
I quite like your notes on film, too.
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