Review of Matchstick Men (2003) by Bill B — 23 Jul 2016

The unraveling is a bit of a stretch, but "Matchstick Men" is an entertaining and touching bit of satire.

This review of Matchstick Men (2003) was written by Bill B on 23 Jul 2016.

Matchstick Men has generally received positive reviews.

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