Ford Prefect

missed this one in theatres, but saw the trailer well over a year before the movie came out. Was wondering if it is any good, as I am a huge Seth Green fan, and Vin Diesel is good depending on the movie (no more crap like Fast and the Furious or XXX please!!!).

the narrator

I would definately at least give this a rental. I didn't think it was gonna be very good, but it surprised me. It's a lot better than FAst and Furious/XXX.

Ford Prefect

Thanks narrator. I'll just pick it up tomorrow, have them price match the cheapest place where I work. I would rent it, but the only rental place around here is Blockbuster (4 blocbusters in a 10 mile radius, and no other video stores). As an ex-Blockbuster employee (I quit of my own volition) I refuse to rent from them having witnessed their business practices first hand (for 2 years), and I know how they truly screw people.

dgc

Well, I just broke my New Year's resolution. I did my 1st blind buy for 2003 with Knockaround Guys.

After all the negative reviews and little press this title got, I too was surprised how much I enjoyed it. So much so, that I consider it a keeper.

Weaknesses:

- Simple / some what familiar mob plot
- A bit predictable
- Clichéd hicks
- Slightly less fulfiling ending

Strengths:

+ A great cast that delivers: Barry Pepper & Tom Noonan were some of my favorite performances.
+ Very entertaining without trying to be more than was intended
+ Some interesting character development
+ I liked the soundtrack
+ 5.1 dts track
+ Nice menus

If your a fan of mob movies, then you'll enjoy this film. It's definitely worth a rental and if you love mob flicks you should consider a purchase.

All in all, I'd give 3-1/2 out of 5 Stars or a 7 out of 10.