Review of Matchstick Men (2003) by Shannon K — 28 May 2013

It would be better just all that stopping it dose to play the movie.

This review of Matchstick Men (2003) was written by Shannon K on 28 May 2013.

Matchstick Men has generally received positive reviews.

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Grade - B One of Ridley Scott's better films of late, 'Matchstick Men' is a great showcase for Nicolas Cage's wacky performance, and is supported…

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Everybody sucks in this stupid ass film! Nicholas’s character is flawed. I’m not talking about he’s caged and he’s flawed…

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 20 May 2017

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By Kevin W (755) on 08 Sep 2014

I love ALL Nicholas Cage movies, but this one had a SHOCKING ending and I can usually guess endings…

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By Timrichie (11) on 07 Oct 2014

Alison Lohman is genius here, and Cage deserves an Oscar nod as well, but Ridley Scott is the one who deserves all the praise…

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