Review of The Majestic (2001) by Evan M — 02 May 2009
Critics raked this movie over the coals, and I can see why. It's 100% melodramatic schmaltz, and it's completely shameless about it. Normally, I don't fall for such over-the-top cheese, but every once in awhile, the pieces come together just right and the formula works.
Such is the case for the Majestic. The script it tepid, repetitive, and meandering, but the cast absolutely sells it. Jim Carrey is cast against type in a straight man role, and proves again after a few previous turns to drama that he can build a character out of subtlety and doesn't always have to be pulling faces to win an audience.
This review of The Majestic (2001) was written by Evan M on 02 May 2009.
The Majestic has generally received mixed reviews.
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