Matchstick Men

[leggy]

Well I can only say

O
M
G


That is all. I really can't describe how emotion provoking this film is.

Go see it now. I can't tell you anymore without ruining it. I will say though, throw any preconceptions that you may have about this film out of the window immediately. Definitely one of the best I've seen this year.

 

[~Mobius~]

I reckon it looks great, could you tell a bit more? I dont really get the storyline.

 

[1tchy trigger]

Can't wait to see this - Sam Rockwell is a fantastic actor

 

[Trem]

Well we had the choice of watching this or Underworld last night, we watched Underworld instead ffs, what a steaming pile of wank that was. I love Ridley Scott and I will be seeing this before Wednesday thats for sure

 

[(Shovel)]

Very good in retrospect. I was unsure at the time, but yes, the emotional strength of it was very impressive.


** SPOILERS ** - In a purely, "Explaining what the situation is in the trailor" kind of way. Nothing about what's unique in the film ** SPOILERS **

Originally posted by ~Mobius~
I reckon it looks great, could you tell a bit more? I dont really get the storyline.

Essentially you have Nicolas Cage and his partner making a very healthy living conning people out of their money - quite big time deals sometimes too.

Cage also suffers from a mental disorder that he takes medication for. This comes to a head an he is sent to see a psychiatrist. Psychiatrist puts him in touch with his daughter that he never met (broke up with his wife).

The film then follows "what happens next".

 

[~Mobius~]

Ah, I saw a clip where he was in some sort of spastic mode and it was just strange...now I know why, ta.

 

[Jonaldo]

Nicholas Cage has the annoying habit of being superb in a film then making a bunch of steaming pile of llama shit films for a few years then being amazing again. He should be more selective in his choice of roles I think. Instead of going for cash, stick to more obscure but classier acting roles, a bit like Johnny Depp.

He was fantastic in Leaving Las Vegas and it'd be good to see him back to his best if he shines in this.

 

[Summo]

Originally posted by Jonaldo
He was fantastic in Leaving Las Vegas and it'd be good to see him back to his best if he shines in this.

Yes, I think its fair to say that Matchstick Men is Cage's new Leaving Las Vegas.

Also great to see Sam Rockwell in a slightly more major role. Its about time he starred in a decent film. A high quality actor.

 

[~Mobius~]

Con Air is awesome.

 

[Xtro 2.0]

Originally posted by Summo

Also great to see Sam Rockwell in a slightly more major role. Its about time he starred in a decent film. A high quality actor.

I thought "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" was quality.

 

[leggy]

Originally posted by Xtro 2.0
I thought "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" was quality.

It bloody well was.

 

[1tchy trigger]

Has anyone seen Lawn Dogs? - was on BBC2 a couple of months back - Rockwell was bloody fantastic.

 

[Summo]

Rockwell was 'Head Thug' in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1990.

 

[old.ignus]

I think he was excellent in 8mm, bad film until the last 30mins but Cage was fantastic in it.

 

[~Mobius~]

Originally posted by 1tchy trigger
Has anyone seen Lawn Dogs? - was on BBC2 a couple of months back - Rockwell was bloody fantastic.

I did manage to catch that...what a strange one. But it was a great film.

 

[leggy]

Originally posted by 1tchy trigger
Has anyone seen Lawn Dogs? - was on BBC2 a couple of months back - Rockwell was bloody fantastic.

I rented this years ago when it came out. Really enjoyed it at the time. Haven't seen it since.