Review of Clay Pigeons (1998) by Brad C — 19 Feb 2007

Even though it's Joaquin and Janeane...

This review of Clay Pigeons (1998) was written by Brad C on 19 Feb 2007.

Clay Pigeons has generally received positive reviews.

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Vince Vaughns a serial killer. Its intense and well written/acted all around. Stars a pre- gladiator W Phoenix…

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Ah, the early days of Joaquin Phoenix; back when he first changed his name from Leaf Phoenix; though maybe he could have gone with a better…

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Perhaps this will seem fresh and interesting years down the road, when the self-aware-thriller genre has long played out, but for now, it's…

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By Charles S (1,252) on 22 Mar 2013

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Better luck next time, guys. And, Janeane, try working with less smarty-pantsed material if you can. You know I'm pulling for you…

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