Review of Miller's Crossing (1990) by Rhys F — 16 Feb 2009
The more Coen brothers films I see the more confused I get as to whether or not I appreciate them. At the moment I seem to be registering a 50/50 hit miss ratio with Miller's Crossing falling on the miss side.
The problem I found with Crossing is, much like other Coen films, it is highly inaccessible. I constantly found myself wondering if I was stupid for not having a clue what was going on half to time (aside from the bare basics of the plot) which in turn makes me angry, leaving a negative impression of the movie.
There are some positives however, some beautiful shots and cinematography, particularly out in the crossing while Gabriel Byrne does a lot with his role. But still the overall effect is quite dull with the exception of a few rewarding, torte scenes.
This review of Miller's Crossing (1990) was written by Rhys F on 16 Feb 2009.
Miller's Crossing has generally received very positive reviews.
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