Review of Matchstick Men (2003) by Richard S — 21 Apr 2013

So enjoyable. Terrific acting all round. Brilliant film.

This review of Matchstick Men (2003) was written by Richard S on 21 Apr 2013.

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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By Dana Stevens (1,435) for The New York Times (9,847) on 05 Apr 2015

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