Self-satisfied postcard tries to tell 2 stories at bone-grinding pace. One of them was good. Not without merit, but unnecessarily long…
#140RVW - 140 character reviews
140 character review: When I started this site that’s all I did – movie reviews that could fit on Twitter. With the exception of a few short blasts, everything since 2014 has been a full-size review, and I've gone back to expand on some of the earlier reviews. If they're here, I haven't updated them yet...
#140RVW: The Last Rites of Joe May (2011)
Farina’s last great role. An acting showpiece, he’s fantastic. The film, not so much. Standard moody regretful drama; you’ve seen it before.
#140RVW: Snatch (2000)
Ritchie’s finest hour. The acting is just stupid good. Pitt stretches out the most, slightly more than Del Toro. Dialogue whip-smart & fun.
#140RVW: Get Shorty (1995)
Sonnenfeld goes from one of best cinematographers to one of best directors with quick, sharp delivery of the best Elmore Leonard adaptation.
#140RVW: Midnight Run (1988)
In the discussion for best R-rated comedies of all time. Makes an art of profanity. Grodin & De Niro perfectly cast. Brest so underrated…
