MOVIE - MATCHSTICK MEN - Review Rating $$$$$ $$$1/2 (OUT OF 10)
STARRING-Nicolas Cage (Roy), Sam Rockwell (Frank Mercer), Alison Lohman (Angela), Bruce McGill (Frechette) & Bruce Altman (Dr. Klein).
DIRECTORRidley Scott (Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Blade Runner, Hannibal
& Alien)
Based upon the novel, of the same name, by Eric Garcia.
There are three aspects of Matchstick Men that distinguishes it from the other three films listed above. The first is Ridley Scott's directing. The second is the acting. The third is Matchstick Men deviates partially from the con man Robin Hood formula. These con men don't just steal from the rich but from average Mr. and Mrs. Smith's as well. Taking the varnish off of your central characters is not something that happens that often in Hollywood films.
Matchstick Men is a fresh and very human look at the life of a neurotic con artist filled with wit and superb performances. The race for Oscar has officially begun.
Running time - 120 minutes
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