But I digress. Matchstick Men is (mainly) about a couple of con men, played by Nicolas Cage and Sam Rockwell. Both really good actors that I always enjoy watching. Nicolas Cage seems to be going into all sorts of roles, and I’ve been liking him more and more.
This is very much a "people" movie — dialog, interplay between characters, subtle glances from Cage to the female grocery cashier from whom he buys canned tuna and packs of cigarettes. Oh ya — Cage is basically a bit out of his tree, taking pills to stop his various ticks and suppress his fears (dirt and the outdoors).
I give it 8 out of 10. OK, if you’re still with me, you can go read my Big Sugar review.
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