Hey ardent movie addicts! I am sure most of you had the time to watch loads of movies, one after another, on the silver screen during the holidays. Like you guys, I also watched some movies and put my time to good use. To be honest, although I saw a movie of Nicholas Cage’s last year, it seemed as if I hadn’t seen a movie of his for years. His acting makes me greedy for more! Hehehe (!) His latest movie, “Matchstick Men” is currently at cinemas across Turkey and debuted on November 28.
Matchstick Men is directed by Ridley Scott and I think it would be easier for you guys to remember him if you bring “The Gladiator” to mind, since he directed this film (in 2000). In his current movie, Ridley Scott has a nice cast. 1995 Academy Award winner (in a leading role) Nicholas Cage, Alison Lohman (played in White Oleander in 2002) and Sam Rockwell (played in The Green Mile in 1999). The story develops around a gang of swindlers, including two members, Roy (Nicholas Cage) and Frank (Sam Rockwell). After a while, Roy’s daughter Angela (Alison Lohman) joins the story and everything gets messed up. The scenario is not that strong and lacks fluent expression. This could be a good reason for my disappointment although the film by no means was bad. Some parts were extremely enjoyable whereas others simply bored me.
However, I think the strong acting camouflaged some of the weaker parts of the movie. There is no need to say anything about Nicholas Cage’s acting (respect to masters). Sam Rockwell was good too but I want to particularly mention Alison Lohman. Actually, she is one of my favorites among the actresses in her age group. She bewitched me with her acting in White Oleander (2002) in which she performed with various successful actresses like Michelle Pfeiffer and Renée Zellweger. In Matchstick Men, she was very good, too.
I feel it necessary to give you guys a little hint about what to expect as far as the ending is concerned, be ready to be surprised! However, if you want to see some good acting without huge expectations on scenario, then give yourself a break and watch this movie. The movie is currently playing at all well known movie theaters in Ankara.