Review of Matchstick Men (2003) by Scott S — 30 Apr 2013

Sam Rockwell is great. I could do without Nicolas Cage but oh well.

This review of Matchstick Men (2003) was written by Scott S on 30 Apr 2013.

Matchstick Men has generally received positive reviews.

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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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By Vincent G (9) on 10 Aug 2018

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