#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…
#140RVW: Turbo (2013) I suppose. If you must. Nothing really wrong with it of course; never is with these. No heavy lifting done here. Race to middle continues…