Hard Eight

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Teddy S @Teddy_S 4d Bizarrely overrated film. The main problem is the characters, who are thinly drawn and unbelievable. The dialogue isn't terrible, but the main character's lines often feel clunky and unnatural. The direction is solid and the actors are good enough to make the film entertaining and watchable despite the weak writing. The overall conceit is dumb and the ending egregiously so. Could have been really good with a better script. Nevertheless, it's worth a watch. See more Henry D @Henry_Domke Jun 27 Despite this being our fourth viewing, we enjoyed it more than ever. The acting and story were a treat, of course, but this time I noticed how well everything else worked too. The cinematography is rich and confident, with long, steady pans and deep Las Vegas colors. The Hammond organ music was just right, a subtle, odd touch that somehow fit perfectly. The print may not have been 4K, but it looked and sounded great in our home theater. See more Johnzo F @Johnzo May 17 Having recently seen this great flick on the big screen and followed with Q&A from the director, PTA and David Ansen, I realized how much great movies such as this one are so missed today. This movie is perfect mid 90’s update on 1940’s noir. The casting was perfect and the story line evokes a feeling with almost spiritual overtones. What a fantastic take off for one of the most masterful directors of American cinema today. See more John F @RT84127024 Apr 8 Certainly not PTA's best work but a lot to like here, especially for the character arc of Sydney. Perhaps it was the writing but otherwise the performances of the supporting cast was less than outstanding, especially Reilly who is miscast here. See more Keith B B @Okbullard Jan 30 I saw this probably 25 years ago and couldn't remember much but almost didn't bother because Samuel Jackson is so annoying. I should have followed my instincts because it's not that great of a film. I'd pass on this one. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Jan 9 This was a weird movie. It hardly had any music, which made it seem strange for some reason. It was a little short as well. It should have been titled "Coffee and Cigarettes". That would have been a better title. It was interesting though, and it really does feel like a debut film. It was ok. See more Read all reviews

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