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Ever feel like the world is conspiring against you... You don't have to tell me where you've been... Everyone sucks, but us... keeping a relationship alive can be murder. moreUser Comments:
Pretty well Laid moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Alessandro Nivola | ... | Nick |
 | Reese Witherspoon | ... | Lissa |
 | Josh Brolin | ... | Bryce |
 | Gene Wolande | ... | Lawyer |
 | Jonathan McMurtry | ... | Vet |
| Father Terrance Sweeney | ... | Priest |
 | Rebecca Klingler | ... | Diner Waitress |
| Rocky Carroll | ... | Bad Ass Dude |
 | Kate Hendrickson | ... | Bar Waitress |
| Owen Bush | ... | Vagrant |
 | Jesse Woodrow | ... | Roach Coach Clerk |
| James Marsh | ... | Barry (as Jamie Marsh) |
| Michael McCleery | ... | Recycling Owner |
 | Terrence Howard | ... | Jimmy (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| Sean Nepita | ... | Freddie |
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Rated R for language.Parents Guide:
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Referenced in The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Ted Griffin (2006) (V) moreSoundtrack:
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Real, real good. Everyone did well, Reese, Allessandro, Josh and particularly the writer, Ted Griffen and director, Mike Barker.
The key to movies like this (a good example would be "Usual Suspects" and "Blue Velvet") is to be plausible and provide twists that really shock you: it passed on both counts. Plausible means that the story, environment, and acting all fit. Check, check, and check. I was definitely surprised by the plot twists and didn't call any of them.
Directing is key in film noir and Mike Barker did OK. I guess if I have any complaint is that there wasn't any strong stylistic force that I could detect. One of my favorite films in this genre was "Blue Velvet" - I think this film could have come close to this level if it had the same level of style that Lynch was able to spin into the experience of "Velvet".
I join those who predict Allessandro Nivola to become a major recognized talent. I really enjoyed his performance in "Mansfield Park" as well. Josh Brolin was a convincing College "Friend"/Asshole. I had to laugh at the end of the film - I knew people like him in college too. I don't understand the comments that indicate that Josh was weak here, I completely bought him in the character. Reese Witherspoon, well, she just can't be bad - at least I haven't seen it if she has been.