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- Review count2
- Helpfulness votes1
- First reviewOctober 3, 2012
- Last reviewOctober 16, 2012
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating3.5
Sweetums's Reviews
Overall rating
4
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5
Tarantino-ish flow/style
PostedOctober 16, 2012
Sweetums
from Boston, MA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
3
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
Christopher Walken was the driver for me to see this movie, he did not disappoint; as well as other cast members. Early in the move I wondered where the plot line was going and then the Jack of Diamonds would pop out and as quickly disappear (what's with that?). My husband commented that the format reminded him of Pulp Fiction. So if you're a fan of that genre then you will like this movie; if not you may not.
Pros great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
3
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5
Beguilingly odd
PostedOctober 3, 2012
Sweetums
from Boston, MA
Dialogue
5
/
5
Special Effects
4
/
5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
2
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
The movie was is a disjointed patchwork quilt of various well-acted scenes that did not provide comfort. I understand the premise is of one man's beguiling dominance and control over others who are mentally weaker, but I left the theater wondering if I should have saved money and waited until it was available on DVD.
I was excited that Joaquin had returned to movies (my motivation to see this movie); and if he deliberately wanted to look like Calibos from the 1981 version of "Clash of the Titans" he did an excellent job - very hard, rough.
Amy Adams is outstanding as Hoffman's wife, and a great contrast to his character.
The ending scene is interesting - mocking or mimicking.
I am recommending this movie to not dissuade people interested in the movie to avoid it; but that they should see it and make their own opinions.
Pros great actors
Cons purpose
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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