The choice not to have a traditional soundtrack for this film was perfect. It helped create tension, and the shoot out/chase scene before was one of the best I’ve ever seen. While a small part of me feels that the Coen’s are treading over old ground, at least stylistically, it’s certainly one of their best films.
Tommy Lee Jones was perfect, with a world weary tone in his narration that said as much as the words he used.
9.5/10
SPOILERS: While I’m not sure that Tilda Swinton’s performance was oscar worthy, and I don’t think I agree with kottke’s assessment of her character (I think what he sees as “weakness” was her morals surfacing against her career ambitions) and was to a degree a parallel of what Michael Clayton was going through, except that he managed to do the right thing.
I’m certainly glad that films like this are being made. The plot isn’t spoon fed, and you need to be paying attention.
8.5/10
8/10
Man, that’s a serious foot and leg fetish you got going on there Quentin.
8/10
Funny as all hell. Not wishing to sound like a wanker, but thought that the third act was a bit long. Nonetheless: cool.
8.5/10
People criticised the camerawork, but I felt it suited the film, and really helped involve you in the action. Need to re-watch the first two to determine if it’s as good/better than the first two. Regardless, I really enjoyed it. And actually got to go out to a cinema to see it! OMG.
9/10
Not sure what to say about this. A great film, but it’s still being processed in my head. Fantastic.
9.5/10
Communicate Fools. COMMUNICATE!
8/10
So, how much Matthew Vaugh is in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch ?