I figured it was about time this forum needed a thread where people could come talk about the undergroun/foreign/other films that they see that don't get the mainstream attention of others. Well, here it is. I'll start us off.......
Starring: Val Kilmer, Derek Luke, William H. Macy and Ed O'Neill (yes, THAT Ed O'Neill.)
Writen and Directed by David Mamet.
I usually don't like Val Kilmer movies. I enjoy Val Kilmer the actor for the most part but I find that his stuff is hit and miss. When he's given a good character to play (Wonderland) he can do well for himself. When he isn't.........well, just rent At First Sight and you'll see.
Kilmer should be thanking David Mamet for writing such a crisp and quick movie for him to go with. I've been a fan of Mamet since Glengarry Glen Ross and he hasn't missed a beat. I have discovered, however, that he is a huge fan of the word "fuck. I don't know why, he just is.
The plot does a good job of keeping the viewer guessing without bogging things down with confusing details and mindless turns. There are subtle hints all throughout the movie as to what will happen at the end too. Of course, I didn't catch them but if I did I probably wouldn't have had as much fun watching it. The only downside of this film is Macy, who is totally wasted in his role and utters all but 3 sentances in the whole film.