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Nicolas Cage
Sam Rockwell
Alison Lohman
Bruce Altman
Bruce McGill
Jenny O'Hara

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A divorced conman is faced with problems - his obsessive-compulsive disorder threatens his business, his shady partner can't be trusted and he's just learned that his 14-year-old daughter has been found, and wants to be part of his life. -- Chris aka Tarkin

06/13/2009 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Matchstick Men

Ridley Scott does a cute, flashy but fun crime caper. And it works beautifully. Nicholas Cage in a pre Ghost Rider performance which reminds us of what the guy is capable of, and he's is ably supported by Sam Rockwell. But playing Cage's daughter is Alison Lohman, a star in the making. She hits all the right notes and plays a difficult role, which somehow, she pulls off.

Hugely enjoyable, maybe not quite a classic, but close enough.

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3/4 

05/29/2009 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Cage's best film in at #46.

I was sort of worried about Nicolas Cage after seeing stinkers like 8mm, Snake Eyes, and Con Air. But then he comes along with Adaptation and Matchstick Men. He is FABULOUS in this movie. Just watching him bring the depth of his character to life was a real treat. His ability to pull off his physical and mental quirks without really going over the top was incredible.Sam Rockwell's character added some additional humor and uniqueness. Adding to the fabulous acting was Alison Lohman, who lit up the screen in every scene she was in. My wife told me she was 22 when the movie was filmed. I said "whoever wrote that must be wrong!" Yes, she was indeed 22 and her ability to play a 14-year-old was nothing short of astounding.I really don't want to say much about the plot because it is intricate, i...

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4/4 

09/14/2008 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Splendid Acting

Nicolas Cage gives a really entertaining performance as a con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder who finds out that he has a fourteen-year-old daughter. Eventually, she learns of his true identity and the audience wonder how far it will go. Of course, the film takes a darker turn when one of the con jobs goes terribly wrong. I remember watching this back when it came out on DVD and was completely blown away by the trippy ending. But I think what’s most impressive by watching it the second time was how it gathers momentum prior to the astonishing finish. The only thing that sets this movie back a bit is its seemingly lost beginning. But when it finally found its footing, everything else was consistent and fascinating. Other brilliant perfomances include Sam Rockwell, as Cage’s partn...

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3/4 

08/01/2008 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Ending may surprise you

"Roy," a con artist, has a lot of problems, most of which is psychological. He is very close to being locked up in a padded room.

While between jobs, he discovers he has a daughter (Alison Lohman) he never knew about, and sets up a meeting with her. He tells her that he is an antiques dealer, but the story quickly falls flat and he is forced to tell her what he actually does for a living, and she wants to learn the family business. He reluctantly agrees, eventually, to show her one, and only one con.

Of the movies I've seen lately, the performances really dragged me into it -- especially Cage, whom I'm not a big fan of. The characters had depth and were well developed. Even the supporting cast were well developed, which is rare. The story itself was well written as well.

Cage,...

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3/4