Review of Miller's Crossing (1990) by Quiche E — 29 Aug 2010
Before Fargo and No Country For Old Men, there was this snarling, blackly comical masterpiece in the august tradition of Hollywood film noir. Gabriel Byrne channels every whiskey-smooth, hard-boiled, chain-smoking, fedora-wearing gangster manifestation since Cagney, Robinson, Andrews, and Bogart as Tom Reagan, a witty majordomo to Albert Finney's august but deadly Leo O'Bannon (absolutely riveting in his explosive "Danny Boy" arson scene).
Jon Polito (very greasy as Johnny Caspar), Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Steve Buscemi (wonderfully memorable in just a few scenes as the simpering Mink), and Richard Woods form a spectacular supporting cast.
The Coens may have just recently achieved the numerous accolades and recognition they deserve for their masterful Cormac McCarthy adaptation, but their preeminence in the modern film industry began in 1990 with this sardonic little gem.
This review of Miller's Crossing (1990) was written by Quiche E on 29 Aug 2010.
Miller's Crossing has generally received very positive reviews.
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