OldBoy

I was wondering if I should see this tomorrow. The reviews are all over the place and like 50/50, most saying it is like a Michael Moore docu. Is it or is it an entertaining end of summer movie?

FinkPish

From the reviews on Rottentomatoes.com it seems like either you buy into what the movie is "selling" or you don't (which I guess goes for any movie, really). Apparently, the movie has a message, but I have a hard time believing it is anything like a Michael Moore "message."

PopcornTreeCt

Apparently, you have to look past the evilness of the character to get it.

RocShemp

I saw it today and loved it. It's a fun satire. There is an anti-gunrunning message in it but it never feels as if the film is preaching to you in spite of the fact that there are several scenes throughout that are meant to do just that. I dunno how but it's preachy without being preachy. Anyhoo, I think I may just go see it again. Nicolas Cage was wonderful in this.

Flynn

Just screened it tonight and loved it. It's very unconventional, and Nicolas Cage continues to confirm he's back from the action drivel and once again choosing quality roles in fantastic films (a la Adaptation and Matchstick Men).

He sells you on a character who you're not supposed to like - and the film's message is dead on, but is very sly. All around great film... one of the best you'll see all year.

RocShemp

I agree entirely.

B.A.

I have been looking forward to this for over a month - good to hear that you guys liked it so much.

Geofferson

Ebert's 3 1/2-star review here: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...509150305/1023

marty888

Looks as if I better put this on my short list of current films to see.

OldBoy

sounds good. just convinced me to see it, thanks!

FiveO

Ditto.

Gonna see it this afternoon!

Big Worms

I am going to try to go see it this weekend. It looks good from the trailer.

OldBoy

very good movie! thoroughly entertaining and both Cage and Leto are magnetic in their performances. very bleek subject matter, but what a ride this movie takes you through. i was engaged from the opening sequence which is magnificent, to the very end.

anyone know who saw, who the

anyway, needed a good one with a little thought involved and this was it. the witty sarcasm and dialogue reflected through the 80's and 90's was great as well. great to catch the pulp references.

RocShemp

Dash

Just got back from the first showing here. I loved this movie. Its something you dont see too ofen anymore, a good movie with good acting and a story to keep you entertained the entire way through. A must buy on dvd for me

FiveO

I too loved this movie.

Great story along with cinematography second to none.

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I will most likely go see it again. Loved this flick!

EEz28

From a recent interview:

Cardiac161

FYI, this is one of the people Andrew Nicol based Nic Cage's character on:

http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/0521-12.htm

chileorgullo

yes that *spoiler* above I thought would make a great short film.

Jared Leto was a really great contrast to Nic Cage.

no ones said anything about Bridget Mohnyhan. damn she just stopped me dead. beautiful.

what I liked was that this film came out of no where for me. I had been waiting for WeatherMan then I saw a trailer for this. I knew nothing about it. heard something about goodfellas meets matchstick men? meh. maybe.

if you like the cast just watch it and judge this for yourself. it's a unique movie, but not for the faint of heart.

also thanks for the info on 'orlov'

cdollaz

I am an obvious minority who did not really like it. I was bored for most of it.

peon73

saw this yesterday and really enjoyed it. i thought it was cool that he talks to the camera at the very beginning and ends the movie the same way. both times saying a line justifying his line of work.
ethan hawke's character felt like it was the same guy from training day (i.e. honest cop, the rarest kind)
ian holme's presence was a nice surprise and his wife, bridget moynahan was

maingon

loved it, pretty tragic too. Loved the opening. Overall its one of the best movies this year, bridget moynahan was amazing looking as always. I never realized about where all the guns go after ways. Crazy seeing huge stacks of guns .

jrobinson

I saw it earlier today and I'm just not sure what to think.

Squirrel God

Finally got round to seeing this. Excellent film! I imagined it was going to be a fast-paced action thriller, so was very pleasantly surprised when it wasn't at all but was actually a character-driven drama! Andre made me laugh with the whole:



Loved the Brown Brown sequence too!

Hiro11

I liked it, especially because Cage was so good in the lead role. however, I disagree that it's not preachy. It's got a very strong viewpoint that it keeps hitting again and again. I'm not saying I disagreed with it's viewpoint, just that the movie has a notable political bias. In particular, Also,
Still worth watching, if just for Cage in top form.