alexmucha
Joined Jul 2003
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The trailer manages to take all the cinematic highlights and reorder them into a cogent, lively, flowing narrative - looks like the movie will be a quirky and entertaining jaunt. Best thing is to watch the trailer and just keep that thought - don't explode it by actually watching the movie, which is rather slow and monotonous, with numerous unfunny 'gags' and a one-dimensional leading character with only one expression (miserable).
Watched the whole thing with the thought 'this must all be setting the scene for something really good', but it never happens.
I think it's trying to be clever, but it only works on an academic level, not at an emotional level - is the silent Japanese assistant referencing Chaplin?, layers of fakes and cons - is the blood fake or real? Ooh it's a movie so it's all fake in the end, wow how thought provoking.
Watched the whole thing with the thought 'this must all be setting the scene for something really good', but it never happens.
I think it's trying to be clever, but it only works on an academic level, not at an emotional level - is the silent Japanese assistant referencing Chaplin?, layers of fakes and cons - is the blood fake or real? Ooh it's a movie so it's all fake in the end, wow how thought provoking.
A plot that takes an unusual and comical look at what would normally be the darker side of society, with retired mobsters, detectives, hookers and bungling drug lords coming together in a storyline that takes all the cliches and presents them in a new and refreshing manner.
I've watched this movie several times - I think it's well written and acted, with some great characters, the casting is excellent as is the soundtrack.
Not a great classic, but I don't think it's trying to be, just a hugely entertaining movie - I'm sure the actors enjoyed making it.
I've watched this movie several times - I think it's well written and acted, with some great characters, the casting is excellent as is the soundtrack.
Not a great classic, but I don't think it's trying to be, just a hugely entertaining movie - I'm sure the actors enjoyed making it.