Review of Miller's Crossing (1990) by Christopher L — 22 May 2009
Still my favorite Coen Brothers movie, though this may not be the best one. They're all so good, this one comes out on top for personal reasons. This is the Coen Brothers' take on the gangster flick, and Gabriel Byrne is at his best as the taciturn, super-clever, super-lucky Tom. With his dark fedora and his loner demeanor he's sort of the epitome of the stereotype for the "man on his own," and the Coen Brothers are aware that they're playing with this stereotype, so they make it almost mythological.
Gabriel Byrne is great, but this is also one of my favorite Turturro roles. He's a charming, fast-talking liar and conman, and he does his job playing a cold bastard with a giggly exterior marvelously.
But you really can't say enough about all the various performances, which is usually true with Coen Brothers movies. Albert Finney, Jon Poliyo, Marcia Gay Harden, Steve Buscemi, and all the little bit parts from the thick-headed boxer to the bartender at the Irish hooch joint, all give perfect performances. Great stuff. Deep without sacrificing its humor.
This review of Miller's Crossing (1990) was written by Christopher L on 22 May 2009.
Miller's Crossing has generally received very positive reviews.
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