Review of Matchstick Men (2003) by Jaime R — 24 May 2014

One of Nicolas Cage's better movies in more recent years, along with "Adaptation.".

This review of Matchstick Men (2003) was written by Jaime R on 24 May 2014.

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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