Review of Saint John of Las Vegas (2010) by Alexander Z — 30 Jul 2011
"Getting Lucky is a Roll of the Dice".
I was intrigues by this movie because it had Steve Buscemi in the leading role and Romany Malco, who I really liked in Weeds. The movie could never really pull itself together though. I really have no idea what this movie was trying to accomplish or what it was trying to be.
Saint John of Las Vegas had some pretty bizarre scenes that were okay like the discussion with a carnival performer who kept bursting into flames. After a couple of scenes though, everything else are just throw away scenes that don't work. Buscemi and Malco weren't bad, they just had nothing to work with. Silverman was her usual annoying self. I dont see how anyone can like her. She isn't funny at all. .
It seems to me like the writer and director was trying to be too original. The premise could have been cool had it actually turned into a real movie, but it never does. .
I was really hoping to like this. I always like to enjoy an Independent film that nobody else likes or has seen. This one just can't be enjoyed though; too bad.
This review of Saint John of Las Vegas (2010) was written by Alexander Z on 30 Jul 2011.
Saint John of Las Vegas has generally received mixed reviews.
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