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Trust Weighted
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83Trust Points
BrianSez's Review
Summary - Really Great 4.5
An old-fashioned crime-thriller acted out by the some of the best: Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin, and John Goodman. The movie is a wonderfully executed who-dunnit with suspense that won’t quit. Al shows a cop has vulnerabilities, and Ellen shows hotness and a quick wit. The blend of the two set a standard for natural sexual tension that leads you and them in all kinds of directions. Great movie!
Acting - Perfect 5.0
Ah Al Pacino – the ultimate NYC detective. Gruff, drinking, alone and drunk-dialing his ex wife. John Goodman – funny and animated. I wouldn’t have thought that he’d pair up well with Al, but I was proven wrong. And Ellen – she is absolutely steamy but with a hard edge that matched up well to our rough pal Al.
Male Stars - Perfect 5.0
Female Stars - Perfect 5.0
Female Costars - Perfect 5.0
Male Costars - Perfect 5.0
Film - Really Great 4.5
Although the movie feels a bit formulaic, Becker and Price use that formula to maximum effect. Just when you think you know what is going on, you realize you don’t. Throw in a perfect casting choice, and you’ve got a winner of a movie. Nothing wrong with a formula that works!