Review of Matchstick Men (2003) by Diego T — 08 Dec 2012

It's occasionally exciting to watch, but Matchstick Men fails greatly from its casting of Nicholas Cage in the central role.

This review of Matchstick Men (2003) was written by Diego T on 08 Dec 2012.

Matchstick Men has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Thomas B (1,990) on 21 Feb 2017

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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