Matchstick Men (Widescreen Edition) | 
| Actors: Bruce Altman, Nicolas Cage, Michael Clossin, Steve Eastin, Sonya Eddy
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  157 reviews
Sales Rank: 7375
Format: Ac-3, Anamorphic, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 116 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.6 x 0.6
MPN: 24677
ISBN: 079077822X
UPC: 085392467723
EAN: 9780790778228
ASIN: B00012QLB4
Theatrical Release Date: September 12, 2003
Release Date: June 1, 2004
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Marking a welcome return to the breezy style of Thelma & Louise, Ridley Scott's Matchstick Men reminds us that the director of Gladiator is equally adept with quirky comedies and offbeat characters. Smoothly adapted from the novel by Eric Garcia and set amidst the sunlit, 1950s-style architecture of L.A.'s San Fernando Valley, this gently dramatic comedy centers on Roy (Nicolas Cage), a divorcee whose career as a con artist is complicated by: (1) his ongoing struggle with obsessive compulsive disorder, which manifests itself through various quirks and rituals; (2) a wily partner (Sam Rockwell) whose criminal ambitions are greater than Roy suspects; and (3) the arrival of 14-year-old Angela (Alison Lohman), claiming to be the daughter he's never known. Turns out she's got a knack for dad's profession, and that turns Matchstick Men into a multilayered comedy with unexpected twists and surprising revelations. To say more would spoil the fun; suffice it to say that Hans Zimmer's playful score and a Sinatra-laced soundtrack are perfect complements to Cage's engaging eccentricities. --Jeff Shannon
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 So, so, so good. June 9, 2009
Kate Stokes (Atlanta, GA)
This is truly one of the best films of the 2000's and unfortunately many people still haven't seen it. A multi-layered film so complex that you will find it in different sections depending on which video rental store you go to. It's a drama, a comedy, a suspense thriller, a crime story, and more. The film is carried completely by the skill and talent of the actors. There are almost no special effects or action sequences. Just pure acting talent and a truly great script. Reliably good directing from Ridley Scott rounds it out to make for one of the best films in the past 10 years.
Different & Entertaining......But Where's The Justice? March 19, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
This was a bit different: a con movie that stays pretty low-key with some humor and a nice father-daughter story and then - wham - the last half hour it turns violent and very serious.
****possible spoilers ****Frankly, I didn't particularly care for the last few minutes. I'm not opposed to forgiveness, it's what we all are supposed to do, but I also am a proponent of justice....which doesn't happen here with Allison Lohman's role as "Angela."
All the characters are very interesting and the story is involving. It hooks you in early on, and keeps your wondering what will happen. There is a nice soundtrack to this film, too, and the camerawork is first-rate. The bad news is that, once again we see a film in which they make good guys out of crooks and the lead good guy "Roy Waller" (Nicholas Cage) smokes the whole movie. When is Hollywood to stop promoting bad things (like smoking)?
Overall, if you are looking for something entertaining and a little bit different, this is recommended.
Matchstick Men October 24, 2008
Tina A. Pixler (Porterville, CA USA)
My husband wanted this movie for his high school class that he teaches. He loves it and thinks that it is a good "life lesson" and an interesting movie.
 Great movie until that horrible twist August 9, 2008
Brian Ashby (madisonville, ky USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of those movies that needed to just play it straight. The acting was great and the concept, sans twist, was great. But this movie, like many others, tried to be too clever for its own good. Granted this movie came out before M Night Shamalambadingdong was appointed his Hack status, but in general movie creators need to take him as an example when making movies. You dont have to put twist in everything. Sometimes just let the drama play. Let the movie be about characters and interactions, don't be too plotty. Because after a while you get potty.
Good acting, but predictable September 22, 2007
Chester (TX)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I appreciated Nicolas Cage's acting in this more than most of his other movies. I figured out the ending of the movie rather early, and was disappointed that there wasn't a more clever twist. I would not consider this a comedy. I gave it 2 stars because I did like the acting, but I would not want to watch this movie a second time, I found it trite.
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