Review of Matchstick Men (2003) by Sarah B — 07 Sep 2012

Loved it awesome movie love the end the best.

This review of Matchstick Men (2003) was written by Sarah B on 07 Sep 2012.

Matchstick Men has generally received positive reviews.

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One of Nicolas Cage's better film! A well-made dramedy with enough quirk, heart and humor; along with some beautiful Cage moments…

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The direction is still slick, but Matchstick Men gets most of its thrills from the unknowable in human interaction…

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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 Kelsey H (174) on 15 Jul 2015

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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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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 24 Sep 2016

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

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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 Cedric L (449) on 19 Jun 2016

A con film with interesting characters and unpredictable twists…

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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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