It was fine. But just know that, if you're signing on solely for a toolbox murder you're going to be pretty disappointed after the first act.
See that cool poster? With a guy in a ski mask with a bloody drill and a topless woman? That (mostly) happens at about the 10 minute mark. That's pretty much the last time you'll see ski masks. Or gratuitous nudity. Or anyone get murdered by anything in a toolbox.
What you DO get…
Man, this was unexpected. Random Clint Eastwood movie I'd never heard of before, and it was really good. I never would have guessed. My buddy James, though? He brought this one over. Good call, man. Good call.
Eastwood plays McB, a Union soldier who is wounded. He happens upon Amy, who goes to a nearby boarding school for girls. She takes him back to the school. He kisses her. He's 40. She's 12. So, yeah. It's that kind of movie.…
Why does Hollywood constantly feel they need to remake things? Why can't people just watch the original? Do yourself a favor and see the original European classic: 119.4444444 Degrees Celsius.
Ok, I made everything in the previous paragraph up. Except the sentiment that this film is terrible. That's accurate. Don't see this.
Broad generalization, but when Cillian Murphy dresses up in women's clothes, expect good things to follow. This was a surprisingly decent drama/thriller about a guy who's got a lot of issues.
Now, before you start calling me intolerant and telling me that crossdressing isn't an "issue", let me clarify. Cillian plays John, a lonely bank clerk who lives a double life at home as Emma. He doesn't really "crossdress". He has two separate personalities, each unaware of the actions of…
