Review of Matchstick Men (2003) by Jacob K — 09 Dec 2012

Amazing movie of true life situation between a father and his long lost daughter while also struggling with his own problems.

This review of Matchstick Men (2003) was written by Jacob K on 09 Dec 2012.

Matchstick Men has generally received positive reviews.

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By John B (4,244) on 23 Aug 2014

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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 Keith Phipps (1,177) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 22 Oct 2016

A combination of criminal smoothness and overloaded neuroses, Cage pulls off the lead role better than any actor imaginable…

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By Elizabeth C (297) on 24 Sep 2016

Witty script, makes you wonder who's conning who? Brilliantly played by Cage, Rockwell & Lohman…

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By Logan M (1,902) on 23 Jul 2016

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

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By Kwon-Ryoon L (9) on 15 Jul 2015

Not your average story- nice twist and Cage's performance was great as always…

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By Jimmy W (90) on 19 Sep 2014

Charming, funny yet scheming. Great quirky camerawork and comically appropriate score…

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I Liked The Fresh Faced Daughter Playing Up To The Other Well-Known Actors & Really Sticking It To Them…

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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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