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Post by theravenking on Dec 23, 2022 13:17:40 GMT
I despised this when I saw it many years ago, and never really felt, that it deserved a second viewing. I recall it being neither a good action movie nor an effective thriller, and Gary Sinise's bad guy was pretty annoying.
Critical consensus back when it came out was also very negative and Charlize Theron herself called it "the worst film she ever did".
Ben Affleck didn't seem to have much luck with Christmas movies, also see Surviving Christmas.
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Post by Popeye Doyle on Dec 23, 2022 13:21:35 GMT
I just remember Theron taking her top off.
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Post by politicidal on Dec 23, 2022 13:35:56 GMT
I just remember Theron taking her top off. That’s all that matters. |
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Post by kolchak92 on Dec 23, 2022 13:40:14 GMT
Poor Rudolph was never allowed to join in any.
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Post by politicidal on Dec 23, 2022 13:46:43 GMT
To think this was John Frankenheimer’s last movie he directed.
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Post by Penn Guinn on Dec 23, 2022 13:53:55 GMT
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Post by HumanFundRecipient on Dec 23, 2022 17:22:31 GMT
I just remember Theron taking her top off. 2 Days in the Valley. A topless scene AND a catfight with Teri Hatcher (in separate scenes, of course). See that movie. |
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Post by politicidal on Dec 23, 2022 17:24:04 GMT
I just remember Theron taking her top off. 2 Days in the Valley. See that movie. I second that motion. |
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Post by Marv on Dec 23, 2022 17:56:22 GMT
I always liked it. Its nothing crazy but its plenty entertaining and has a stellar cast.
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Post by Old Aussie on Dec 23, 2022 20:53:37 GMT
Saw it once and yes, "despised" is a good word.
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Dec 24, 2022 2:34:56 GMT
*2000
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Post by Captain Spencer on Dec 24, 2022 4:01:23 GMT
Been a while since I've seen it, but I remember liking it.
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Post by mikef6 on Dec 24, 2022 5:50:52 GMT
There are certainly problems: The movie’s reveals and double-crosses hit their marks exactly when you will expect them and there are instances of clunky dialog (the mastermind, about the kill Affleck, stops to explain his entire scheme). But this is entertaining enough if you can suspend disbelief for the run time. Ben and Charlize are a couple of charismatic actors, and it certainly doesn’t hurt that they play the main characters. Dennis Farina is good as the desperate casino manager. I should now admit that I have a weakness for heist movies so am automatically predisposed to liking it.
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