Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
A fun watch and certainly could have been worse.
A well acted film with characters cleverly woven into a tight plot. I enjoyed the humorous side plot going on with Demany’s watches, and an unexpected tattoo reveal. Adam Sandler’s talent alongside the Safdie’s style created something special.
Years back, I went to a showing of this film at the UICA in Grand Rapids MI, and it’s stuck with me like few films have. I enjoyed a rewatching of it on Amazon yesterday, and looked to pinpoint why I carry the film with me. I’m not sure. Terrific writing and genuine acting with long, drawn out scenes that sink it’s uncomfortable tone in. A despicable main character you can loosely sympathize for. An earned and unsettling ending that isn’t over the top. Great watch.