Saw this movie last night. Decent story, solid performances, lousy camera work. Don't use hand-held when steady cam is called for - the opening scene was unbearable to watch due to not using steady cam. Far too many extreme close ups and haircuts - I'm talking middle of the forehead - tell the story with the shot instead of filling the screen with half a face. The camera work completely distracted me from the story in at least a third of the scenes.
Matthew McConaughey's performance was nothing other than what one would expect from him; he makes acting look easy and he is very comfortable in the roles he chooses - I'd love to see him in something that challenges him for a change.
Marisa Tomei is solid and real as usual. This is an underused actress to be sure - I'd love to see a movie where she is the lead.
Ryan Phillippe turns in another great performance.
Matthew McConaughey's performance was nothing other than what one would expect from him; he makes acting look easy and he is very comfortable in the roles he chooses - I'd love to see him in something that challenges him for a change.
Marisa Tomei is solid and real as usual. This is an underused actress to be sure - I'd love to see a movie where she is the lead.
Ryan Phillippe turns in another great performance.