‘Big Fish’ Download and Reviews

December 26, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Adventure, Comedy, Drama

“Big Fish” Movie Details

Big Fish tagline: An adventure as big as life itself.
Big Fish - DVD Cover

Big Fish DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Steve Buscemi
  • Ewan McGregor Ed Bloom (Young)
    Albert Finney Ed Bloom (Senior)
    Billy Crudup Will Bloom
    Jessica Lange Sandra Bloom (Senior)
    Helena Bonham Carter Jenny (Young & Senior) & The Witch
    Alison Lohman Sandra Bloom (Young)
    Robert Guillaume Dr. Bennett (Senior)
    Marion Cotillard Josephine
    Matthew McGrory Karl the Giant
    David Denman Don Price (Age 18-22)
    Missi Pyle Mildred
    Loudon Wainwright III Beamen
    Ada Tai Ping
    Arlene Tai Jing
    Norther Winslow
    Directors: Tim Burton IMDB Rating: 8.1/10 out of 130,420 votes

    “Big Fish” Movie Review

    “Big Fish” Plot Summary

    A story about a son trying to learn more about his dying father by reliving stories and myths his father told him about himself.

    Beautiful and Unexpected

    As a lifelong Burton fan, I approached this film with high hopes, and no trepidation whatsoever. Honestly, I have never met a Tim Burton film I haven’t liked for one reason or another, but Big Fish is only the second to make me cry (Edward Scissorhands being the first). I was expecting a deep storyline, wonderful cast of characters, and little confusion from time to time, but I got so much more than these things. We have all had a ‘big fish’, it’s the one that grows and grows until it takes on a life of it’s own, before long you don’t need to tell the story anymore, because that fish is just one step ahead of you. Bloom didn’t lie, he told his own version of the truth, a heartwarming, romantic, and enthralling truth. The cast was nothing short of stellar (especially Billy Crudup making one of his rather rare on-screen appearances). The characters made Big Fish what it is, each and every one influencing the progression of an incredible story you can only hope holds some truth. The elements of love, friendship, and family are embedded in the symbolism and dialogue. The visuals are captivating and awe inspiring. No one does it like Tim Burton, and Burton will struggle to ever create a film to match this…I would (and do) recommend it to everyone.

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    ‘Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams’ Download and Reviews

    December 15, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Comedy

    “Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams” Movie Details

    Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams tagline: Huge New Adventure – Slightly Larger Spies
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    Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Antonio Banderas Gregorio Cortez
    Carla Gugino Ingrid Cortez
    Alexa Vega Carmen Cortez
    Daryl Sabara Juni Cortez
    Steve Buscemi Romero
    Mike Judge Donnagon
    Danny Trejo Machete
    Cheech Marin Felix Gumm
    Matt O’Leary Gary Giggles
    Emily Osment Gerti Giggles
    Ricardo Montalban Grandfather
    Holland Taylor Grandmother
    Alan Cumming Fegan Floop
    Taylor Momsen President’s Daughter
    Christopher McDonald President of the USA
    Directors: Robert Rodriguez
    IMDB Rating: 5.3/10 out of 10,850 votes

    “Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams” Movie Review

    “Spy Kids 2″ Plot Summary

    The Cortez siblings set out for a mysterious island, where they encounter a genetic scientist and a set of rival spy kids. add synopsis

    The movie is great!

    The movie is great. I think it is wonderful how the SpyKids acted, they looked as if the situation was real! When I saw the first and second movie I got hooked. My family love it as well but I like it better than anyone in my family. I don’t understand how Alexa and Daryl could act so well!

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    ‘Con Air’ Download and Reviews

    December 11, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Crime, Thriller

    “Con Air” Movie Details

    Con Air tagline: One wrong flight can ruin your whole day
    Con Air - DVD Cover

    Con Air DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Mykelti Williamson
  • Nicolas Cage Cameron Poe
    John Cusack U.S. Marshal Vince Larkin
    Monica Potter Tricia Poe
    Landry Allbright Casey Poe
    M.C. Gainey Swamp Thing
    Danny Trejo Johnny ‘Johnny-23′ Baca
    Steve Buscemi Garland ‘The Marietta Mangler’ Greene
    Steve Eastin Guard Falzon
    Rachel Ticotin Guard Sally Bishop
    Dave Chappelle Joe ‘Pinball’ Parker
    Ving Rhames Nathan ‘Diamond Dog’ Jones
    John Malkovich Cyrus ‘The Virus’ Grissom
    Renoly Santiago Ramon ‘Sally-Can’t Dance’ Martinez
    Nick Chinlund William ‘Billy Bedlam’ Bedford
    Mike ‘Baby-O’ O’Dell
    Directors: Simon West IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 out of 71,330 votes

    “Con Air” Movie Review

    “Con Air” Plot Summary

    A newly released ex-con and former US Ranger finds himself trapped in a prisoner transport plane when the passengers seize control.

    Amazing action flick

    This film goes beyond the usual boundaries of an action film. The ensemble cast is brilliant. Nicholas Cage and John Cusack play the ex army ranger turned paroled prisoner and FIB agent respectively who have to find a way of working together when psycho Cyrus ‘The Virus’ Grissom takes over a plane of prisoners who are being transferred to a maximum security unit. Cyrus is played brilliantly by the menacing John Malkovich, and he makes the character appear truly evil, down to his cold eyes. This is the sort of role he excels at

    There is also an appearance by Steve Buscemi as the Marietta Mangler, a serial killer who first appears in the film strapped to a chair with a mask, a la Hannibal Lecter

    Nicholas Cage is also good as a very honourable guy who just wants to get home to his wife and child, but not at the expense of his fellow prisoners

    This film is worth watching many times – its entertaining, sometimes funny and altogether brilliant!

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    ‘The Big Lebowski’ Download and Reviews

    November 17, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Crime

    “The Big Lebowski” Movie Details

    The Big Lebowski tagline: They figured he was a lazy time wasting slacker. They were right.
    The Big Lebowski - DVD Cover

    The Big Lebowski DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • John Turturro
  • Jeff Bridges Jeffrey Lebowski – The Dude
    John Goodman Walter Sobchak
    Julianne Moore Maude Lebowski
    Steve Buscemi Theodore Donald ‘Donny’ Kerabatsos
    David Huddleston Jeffrey Lebowski – The Big Lebowski
    Philip Seymour Hoffman Brandt
    Tara Reid Bunny Lebowski
    Philip Moon Woo, Treehorn thug
    Mark Pellegrino Blond Treehorn thug
    Peter Stormare Uli Kunkel, nihilist #1 – ‘Karl Hungus’
    Flea Nihilist #2
    Torsten Voges Nihilist #3
    Jimmie Dale Gilmore Smokey
    Jack Kehler Marty
    Jesus Quintana
    Directors: Joel Coen IMDB Rating: 8.2/10 out of 163,656 votes

    “The Big Lebowski” Movie Review

    “The Big Lebowski” Plot Summary

    “Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.

    A True Masterpiece

    This movie is sort of like a circus minus the clowns and the freak show; everything about it is attractive and entertaining. The characters are deep and interesting, and even the most minor of characters have their own unique personality. The camera work is ingenious, as are the visuals and costumes. The comedy comes in from all sides, whether subtle, witty, or straightforward. The Coen Brothers use stereotypes and wording like Van Gough used a brush. It is one of those few movies where almost every line is quotable and easily recognizable. Unlike most comedies (if you could call it such) the story is both followable and enjoyable. One of the true masterpieces of our time. If you don’t like this movie, I’m sure you hate to laugh.

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    ‘I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry’ Download and Reviews

    November 6, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Romance

    “I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry” Movie Details

    I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry tagline: They’re as straight as can be, but don’t tell anyone.
    I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry - DVD Cover

    I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Christopher L. Antie Courtroom member
    Dan Aykroyd Captain P. Tucker
    John Boyd Criminal
    Steve Buscemi
    Richard Chamberlain
    Billy Concha Fireman Jailbird #1
    Jim Ford Criminal
    Taylor Gerard Hart Bartender
    Dante Henderson Dancer/Viking #1
    Kevin James Larry Allensworth
    Cole Morgen Eric
    Larry Newman Officer Newman
    Tyler Nilson Crying Man
    Ving Rhames Duncan
    Adam Sandler Chuck Ford
    Directors: Dennis Dugan
    IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 out of 42,987 votes

    “I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry” Movie Review

    “I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry” Plot Summary

    Two straight, single Brooklyn firefighters pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner benefits.

    Don’t listen to the bad reviews

    Kevin James and Adam Sandler are hilarious in ‘I Now Pronoce You Chuck And Larry.’But where are all of the bad reviews coming from?And why was this movie nominated for so many Razzie awards?In case you don’t know,a Razzie is an award given to a movie for being bad or having a bad concept,such as worst actor or worst picture

    But why this movie?This is a funny,funny,and like I said,funny movie

    Okay,so maybe the movie offends many types of people,including gays,fat people,Asians,and so on

    But that’s one of the reasons why this movie is so dang funny

    But if you are gay and you are reading this review,then I suggest you avoid this movie

    That goes the same with fat people,Asians,etc

    But if you’re looking for a belly full of laughs,then I highly recommend this movie.

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    ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Download and Reviews

    November 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Drama, Mystery

    “Reservoir Dogs” Movie Details

    Reservoir Dogs tagline: Seven Total Strangers Team Up For The Perfect Crime. They Don’t Know Each Other’s Name. But They’ve Got Each Other’s Color
    Reservoir Dogs - DVD Cover

    Reservoir Dogs DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Stevo Polyi
  • Harvey Keitel Mr. White/Larry Dimmick
    Tim Roth Mr. Orange/Freddy Newandyke
    Michael Madsen Mr. Blonde/Vic Vega
    Steve Buscemi Mr. Pink
    Chris Penn Nice Guy Eddie Cabot
    Lawrence Tierney Joe Cabot
    Randy Brooks Holdaway
    Kirk Baltz Marvin Nash
    Quentin Tarantino Mr. Brown
    Edward Bunker Mr. Blue
    Steven Wright K-Billy DJ
    Rich Turner Sheriff #1
    David Steen Sheriff #2
    Tony Cosmo Sheriff #3
    Sheriff #4
    Directors: Quentin Tarantino IMDB Rating: 8.4/10 out of 197,942 votes

    “Reservoir Dogs” Movie Review

    “Reservoir Dogs” Plot Summary

    After a simple jewelery heist goes terribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant. add synopsis

    Ten years on – still brilliant!

    It’s hard to get your head around the fact that ‘Reservoir Dogs’ has been around for ten years. It’s almost difficult to remember a time before Tarantino made such an enormous impact (good and bad) on movies, but I saw this movie first time round before the hype. All I knew was that, like another ‘dog’ movie from the same era that I saw, ‘Man Bites Dog’, that it was supposed to be violent, funny and disturbing, and that it starred a long time favourite of mine Harvey Keitel, and Tim Roth, who I mainly knew from Greenaway’s ‘The Cook The Thief His Wife & Her Lover’. Okay, I hope it’s good I thought as I waited in the cinema listening to some half remembered 70s A.M. pop and a strange conversation about Madonna’s sex life (the cinema was playing the soundtrack album before the main feature, but what did we know). Then the movie itself, electrifying and fascinating from the word go. It’s impossible to describe the impact of seeing this for the first time without knowing what to expect! Still one of my greatest movie memories. Ten years later I’ve seen it countless times so the surprise has obviously worn off, but it is still a brilliant movie because beneath the violence and wise-cracks of Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi – ‘In The Soup’), Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen – ‘Thelma & Louise’), and Nice Guy Eddie (Chris Penn – ‘At Close Range’), there is a lot of depth, that being the very human relationship between Mr. White (Keitel) and Mr

    Orange (Roth). To me that is one of the things that elevates this above the many lame and unoriginal ‘Tarantinoesque’ movies we’ve had to endure since ‘Pulp Fiction’. His imitators just simply don’t have a clue!Simply brilliant cinema, and a modern classic. This is absolutely essential viewing!

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    ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Download and Reviews

    October 26, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Adventure, Animation, Comedy

    “Monsters, Inc.” Movie Details

    Monsters, Inc. tagline: Monsters, Inc. : We Scare Because We Care
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    Monsters, Inc. DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Jack Angel
  • John Goodman James P. “Sulley” Sullivan
    Billy Crystal Mike Wazowski
    Mary Gibbs Boo/Mary
    Steve Buscemi Randall Boggs
    James Coburn Henry J. Waternoose III
    Jennifer Tilly Celia
    Bob Peterson Roz
    John Ratzenberger Yeti
    Frank Oz Fungus
    Dan Gerson Needleman/Smitty
    Steve Susskind Floor Manager
    Bonnie Hunt Flint
    Jeff Pidgeon Bile
    Samuel Lord Black George Sanderson
    Additional Voice
    Directors: Pete Docter and David Silverman IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 out of 103,181 votes

    “Monsters, Inc.” Movie Review

    “Monsters, Incorporated” Plot Summary

    Monsters generate their city’s power by scaring children, but they are terribly afraid themselves of being contaminated by children, so when one enters Monstropolis, top scarer Sulley finds his world disrupted. add synopsis

    My personal favorite Pixar movie

    Pixar. With only seven movies you’ve built yourself a reputation as the greatest current animation studio of them all. Dreamworks has made some good ones and 20th Century Fox’s movies have made me chuckle a bit, and Disney has gone downhill in recent years. But you can consistently produce quality work with almost no stain on your track record (except A Bug’s Life, the one Pixar movie I did not enjoy). But I’ve lost track of my thoughts

    I’m here to talk about Monster’s Inc., my personal favorite Pixar movie

    I’m a doodler myself, and wan’t to be an animator someday. And I love drawing monsters. Weird looking, many armed, strange-eyed creatures. That may have been the 1st reason Monster’s Inc. appealed to me. So many of these creatures looked like something I would draw, and I spent much of my movie time looking at the creatures in the background

    I also was captivated by the world that was created in Inc. A big problem for me in Pixar’s newest movie Cars was lack of real explanation for their universe, like how they built their buildings. In Monster’s Inc. the monster world is explained so much more in depth, and we really believe this world could exist. There’s a beauty in watching the thousands of closet doors zoom around and I always get goosebumps from watching the ’scare montage’, because I now know the mechanics of the world these creatures live in. The characters in the world are also incredibly well realized. Mike and Sully both are easily relatable to, and even small characters have feelings and motivations we can understand. ‘Boo’ actually behaves like a young child would, and that helped me believe she had real emotions. But the creature Randall is what stole the show for me. With his many arms, chameleon-like ability and sheer voice presence, it was hard for me to keep my eyes off of him. But what really made me love this movie so was the characters. When it comes time for the ’sad part’ of this movie, I was sad. I was actually seeing an animated cartoon that managed to make me feel for these animated creatures without being emotionally manipulative. And I’m not afraid to admit that I cry 4 out of 5 times at the ending

    So, in the end, I can’t recommend this film enough. I think this stands above all other Pixar productions and is definitely one of the best animated films I’ve had the pleasure of seeing.

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    ‘Big Daddy’ Download and Reviews

    October 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Drama

    “Big Daddy” Movie Details

    Big Daddy tagline: Nature called. Look who answered.
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    Big Daddy DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Tim Herlihy
  • Adam Sandler Sonny Koufax
    Joey Lauren Adams Layla Maloney
    Jon Stewart Kevin Gerrity
    Cole Sprouse Julian ‘Frankenstien’ McGrath
    Dylan Sprouse Julian ‘Frankenstien’ McGrath
    Josh Mostel Arthur Brooks
    Leslie Mann Corinne Maloney
    Allen Covert Phil D’Amato
    Rob Schneider Nazo
    Kristy Swanson Vanessa
    Joseph Bologna Lenny Koufax
    Peter Dante Tommy Grayton
    Jonathan Loughran Mike
    Steve Buscemi Homeless Guy
    Singing Kangaroo
    Directors: Dennis Dugan IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 out of 47,833 votes

    “Big Daddy” Movie Review

    “Big Daddy” Plot Summary

    A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn’t go as planned and he becomes the unlikely foster father. add synopsis

    One of Sandler’s funniest

    Adam Sandler really began to peak in the 1990’s after he hit it big on SNL. He quickly was pushed into Going Overboard in 1989, which wasn’t terrible but wasn’t good either. Then he began to receive more work throughout then while people seemed to have a feel for him and he became well known, sort of how Seth Rogen is coming into his own now. Sandler really is well known for just playing a normal guy with such a short fuse that ends up getting into a major crisis. If you don’t believe me then watch this movie. It can be touching at moments and tear jerking for some of you out there, but for the most part this is a Sandler comedy that you don’t want to pass by.

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    ‘The Island’ Download and Reviews

    October 18, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

    “The Island” Movie Details

    The Island tagline: Your time will come…
    The Island - DVD Cover

    The Island DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Ewan McGregor Lincoln Six Echo
    Ewan McGregor Tom Lincoln
    Scarlett Johansson Jordan Two Delta
    Scarlett Johansson Sarah Jordan
    Djimon Hounsou Albert Laurent
    Sean Bean Dr. Merrick
    Steve Buscemi James McCord
    Michael Clarke Duncan Starkweather Two Delta
    Ethan Phillips Jones Three Echo
    Brian Stepanek Gandu Three Echo
    Noa Tishby Community Announcer
    Siobhan Flynn Lima One Alpha
    Troy Blendell Laurent Team Member
    Jamie McBride Laurent Team Member
    Kevin McCorkle Laurent Team Member
    Directors: Michael Bay
    IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 out of 77,109 votes

    “The Island” Movie Review

    “The Island” Plot Summary

    A man goes on the run after he discovers that he is actually a “harvested being”, and is being kept along with others in a utopian facility.

    Good Action Thriller

    I saw the movie at the Detroit red carpet premiere on Monday, July 18. In attendance were Michael Clarke Duncan and Djimon Hounsou

    The movie reminded me very much of Total Recall and The Matrix, not only with the plot line, but with its intensity. This was a very good summer action thriller. It was a little slow at first but once Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson’s characters discovered that they were clones, the action picked up immensely

    I was a little surprise about the lack of time Duncan was in the movie. Hounsou did a fabulous job as the hired gun. I am not a Ewan McGregor fan but I think he did a great job as Lincoln Six Echo and Tom Lincoln, especially when both Six Echo and Lincoln were in the same scenes together. Johansson looked good on the screen but her dialogue was limited

    Steve Buscemi did an funny job in his supporting role as McCord, the human buddy of Lincoln Six Echo. The scene when Johansson’s character, Jordan Two Delta, and McCord go through McCord’s closet to find some normal clothes for Johansson is a riot

    As parts of the movie was shot in Detroit (See when Ewan and Scarlett arrive in L.A.), I was looking for shots of the Motor City. In this sense, the movie did an excellent job making Detroit and ‘L.A.’ look really snazzy. However, in two shots of downtown ‘L.A.’, you will see on the side of one of the buildings, a giant mural of Stevie Yzerman in his Red and White Red Wings jersey. I don’t know if this was a goof, but it was interesting to think of why Yzerman would be on the side of a building in L.A. forty years hence

    Overall, I give it a seven. If you are a giant action and science fiction fan, you should not miss The Island.

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    ‘Fargo’ Download and Reviews

    September 26, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Thriller

    “Fargo” Movie Details

    Fargo tagline: A homespun murder story.
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    Fargo DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Sharon Anderson
  • William H. Macy Jerry Lundegaard
    Steve Buscemi Carl Showalter
    Peter Stormare Gaear Grimsrud
    Kristin RudrГјd Jean Lundegaard
    Harve Presnell Wade Gustafson
    Tony Denman Scotty Lundegaard
    Gary Houston Irate Customer
    Sally Wingert Irate Customer’s Wife
    Kurt Schweickhardt Car Salesman
    Larissa Kokernot Hooker #1
    Melissa Peterman Hooker #2
    Steve Reevis Shep Proudfoot
    Warren Keith Reilly Diefenbach
    Steve Edelman Morning Show Host
    Morning Show Hostess
    Directors: Joel Coen IMDB Rating: 8.3/10 out of 155,234 votes

    “Fargo” Movie Review

    “Fargo” Plot Summary

    Jerry Lundegaard’s inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen’s bungling and the persistent police work of pregnant Marge Gunderson.

    Excellent Film

    Fargo is one of my favorite films of all time and in my opinion deserves to be in the top 10 films of the 90’s. From the onset of the movie, with views of the snow covered North Dakota landscape and the beautiful and haunting music of composer Carter Burwell playing in the background until the very last scene, Fargo never lets up. This film is Joel and Ethan Cohen’s masterpiece, a truly original and one of a kind work. Every aspect of the film is handled with the utmost precision and care. The screenplay, written by Joel and Ethan, is in my opinion flawless. The dialog is at times serious and at other times hilarious, but most importantly always real and believable. The screenplay would be worth nothing, however, without the superb cast of the film that truly makes the characters come to life. Frances McDormand is perfect as the pregnant sheriff who is assigned to the murder case involving Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare. Steve Buscemi is excellent as always, playing a sleazy kidnapper who is perfectly described in one of the best lines of the film as simply ‘funny looking – in a general kind of way’. The best performance, however, comes from William H. Macy who is absolutely brilliant as a desperate man who has everything to lose. Macy completely envelops himself in the role and captures perfectly the essence of a broken man whose world is crumbling all around him. The final scene in the motel when he is caught is incredibly powerful because Macy makes you feel the pain and sorrow that a man must feel when he knows that he’s going to prison for the rest of his life

    One of the things that I loved about this film is the colorful characters that are a trademark of every Cohen brothers film. In Fargo, these characters include dim witted hookers, psychopath kidnappers, a very pregnant sheriff, and a lot of snow. No matter how long or brief these characters are on the screen, however, they are all incredibly entertaining and fun to watch. That is one of the reasons that I enjoy films by the Cohen brothers. They have a great style and sense of humor that is all their own. They aren’t afraid to be different from the Hollywood norm, and they make films on their own terms. Also, as evidenced by this film, they do a great job of getting the best out of every actor. I personally feel that William Macy and Frances McDormand have never been better before or since Fargo. I urge everyone to see this film and compare it to other great works of the last decade. I think you’ll find that its place is right near the likes of Pulp Fiction, L.A. Confidential, The Usual Suspects and other great 90’s films.

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