Amusing movie with a great performance by Brosnan
Added 12/28/2009
The Bottom Line:
Pierce Brosnan plays a thoroughly-enjoyable character (a gone-to-seed hitman with no ability to relate to people whatsoever whose analogies all reference prostitutes) the likes of whom I've never seen before in a film--the fact that the filmmakers surround him with an interesting cast and situations is just gravy.
3/4
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Commentary
Added 12/21/2009
Besides this being just a knockout of a movie, that even without blueray.... it looks like a million bucks. What is outstanding though are the extras. Two commentary's. One with Pierce Brosnon, Greg Kinnear and the director. The other commentary, the writer/director Richard Shepard. Outstanding. Here is the deal though, if you have never seen this movie... give yourself a huge treat and then enjoy all the extras.
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Made me a Fan
Added 9/17/2009
This movie made me a fan of Pierce Brosnan. He's not even acting here. He just is the character....sleazy, unsavory, zany & lovable. I guess you don't win best actor for this type of character or movie, but in my book, the performance is that good. But then again, it doesn't seem like performing at all. PB just has a Julian Noble inside him waiting to come out. Greg Kinnear is great too. This is one of the very few movies I've watched more than once and could watch again. It is admittedly not for everyone's taste however.
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PIERCE BROSNAN AT HIS BEST
Added 6/20/2009
THE MATADOR is a nicely twisted take on mid-life crisis movies, but it's also a showcase for Pierce Brosnan ( still my favorite 'Bond' ). He plays a hitman that wouldn't know a scruple if he stepped on it, but in his own smarmy-creepy way remains a bit likeable despite his many faults. One day he wakes up in donkey-doo ( literally ), after failing to 'hit' the person he was assigned to kill. He meets a businessman whose own comfortable little life is unraveling. They become uncomfortable 'friends' over drinks, and the story begins to take some, strange, often darkly funny, and somewhat appalling turns. Greg Kinnear is humorous, and convincing in his role as Brosnan's very stiff, new buddy, But Brosnan is sensational. It's well worth a look- or two.
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No James Bond But a little entertaining none the less
Added 6/8/2009
This movie lets you fill in the blanks about the main character but leaves plenty of questions unanswered. Although the potrayal of the main character was good by Bronsan there was no sharp edge or real character here as in his portrayal as Bond. Supporting cast was ok for what little they had to support. If you can pick up this movie for under $10 it is a good afternoon or late night time killer. Overall the best part of the movie was the ending which was sad because if the entire movie had that kind of twist it would be a lot better.
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Amusing movie with a great performance by Brosnan
Added 12/28/2009
The Bottom Line:
Pierce Brosnan plays a thoroughly-enjoyable character (a gone-to-seed hitman with no ability to relate to people whatsoever whose analogies all reference prostitutes) the likes of whom I've never seen before in a film--the fact that the filmmakers surround him with an interesting cast and situations is just gravy.
3/4
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Commentary
Added 12/21/2009
Besides this being just a knockout of a movie, that even without blueray.... it looks like a million bucks. What is outstanding though are the extras. Two commentary's. One with Pierce Brosnon, Greg Kinnear and the director. The other commentary, the writer/director Richard Shepard. Outstanding. Here is the deal though, if you have never seen this movie... give yourself a huge treat and then enjoy all the extras.
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Made me a Fan
Added 9/17/2009
This movie made me a fan of Pierce Brosnan. He's not even acting here. He just is the character....sleazy, unsavory, zany & lovable. I guess you don't win best actor for this type of character or movie, but in my book, the performance is that good. But then again, it doesn't seem like performing at all. PB just has a Julian Noble inside him waiting to come out. Greg Kinnear is great too. This is one of the very few movies I've watched more than once and could watch again. It is admittedly not for everyone's taste however.
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