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- First reviewMarch 6, 2010
- Last reviewApril 19, 2011
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US Govenment Bad, Mr. Tumnis Good
PostedApril 19, 2011
Chuck55
from Kansas City, MO
If your political agenda agrees with Mr. Redford's, you will probably like this movie, with its message of the evils of the prosecutors (read "persecutors") and the miscarriage of justice that lead to the first female execution by the U.S. government. Otherwise, it is a heavy handed, thinly veiled parallel to the climate of post-9/11 America and the desire of citizens for revenge. Slanting history to support a political viewpoint is nothing new; neither is the fact that it is condemed when it supports the Right, and lauded when it supports the Left. This movie is no different. Kevin Kline did look remarkably like Stanton, though.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Suprisingly entertaining
PostedMarch 6, 2010
Chuck55
from Kansas City, MO
II have a "Kevin Smith Reflex". Morgan is outrageous throughout the movie and Willis is able to play the straight man. Scott is a great addition;he takes Morgan's outrageousness to another level. Interaction between the three is a Smith mainstay in his movies and feels like a well orchestrated fugue. Lee plays his usual sarcastic character; a scene with Willis shows Smith's acumen with conversational timing. Pleasantly surprised at the number of genuine laughs and the chemistry between the main characters. The other cast move the movie along, but don't get in the way of what was a successful "buddy comedy"; the relationship between Willis and Morgan seemed real - much more so than the Rush Hour franchise.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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