Review of Middle Men (2009) by Adam E — 31 Jul 2011
Entertaining and later on quite dark look at the start of internet porn. The characters are lush and fun to watch throughout especially the bumbling pair who decide on this venture and luke wilson who is great throughout as the guy brought in to sort it all out.
He looks slightly nervous and out of place throughout and thats perfect for the character hes playing. The story plays out a little like boogie nights mixed with true romance with different characters showing up in differents scenes thoughout to expand the story.
The lack of skin until near the end actual works in this films favour and makes it more character heavy which is great. Its an enjoyable viewing experience but kinda of a dark one ny the end. its not a film were life lessons are learned (unless the life lesson is dont show underage porn on the internet!).
A fine cast give this film energy and keep it rolling to its conclusion which could not really have ended any other way. The only porblem I found was that I could not conect with anyone, the eeveryman luke wilson character never connected with me and I could never see why he did not just jack it in when he saw the effect it had on his life.
That aside its fun to watch :).
This review of Middle Men (2009) was written by Adam E on 31 Jul 2011.
Middle Men has generally received positive reviews.
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