Review of Matchstick Men (2003) by Faiz D — 17 Aug 2012

One of Nicolas Cage's best films I've seen. It has a fantastic story and a brilliant ending!

This review of Matchstick Men (2003) was written by Faiz D on 17 Aug 2012.

Matchstick Men has generally received positive reviews.

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

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By Dan H (1,470) on 04 Jun 2016

Holy shit that ending! This is some of Nic Cage's best work. Alison Lohman and Sam Rockwell are also great and fun in their roles…

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By Kevin W (755) on 08 Sep 2014

I love ALL Nicholas Cage movies, but this one had a SHOCKING ending and I can usually guess endings…

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

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Extremely well done con film that makes you feel as if you've been conned (just like the protagonist) when all is said and done…

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By Aaron G (813) on 01 Jul 2017

The great performances, direction, and script make up for a very glaring plothole…

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