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Summary: One of the best films of the 90's.
Review: This is the masterpiece no one went to see. Only the art-house crowd dig this. Everything is given an offbeat treatment here. I loved the visuals, and the dialogue is so good it hurts. This is the most elegant film from the Coen's. It's also very funny. The plentiful violence is some of the best, most hilarious ever.
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Summary: Encapsulating
Review: I honestly thought The Godfather movie was the only movie that had deception personified. When I first rented Millers Crossing, I watched it over and over again. I felt compelled to understand "the code" Tom so much believes in. Whereas other mob movies have the "turncoat" betray his boss, Tom stays loyal, even when he is ousted. I returned this movie past a week later. It was so late... I could have bought the movie outright. I did not know then who the Coen brothers were. From then... I have been a fan. I have to say Millers Crossing is my favorite movie to date. I have worn out my VHS copy. It is a movie that will leave you confused, angry, mad happy, and rooting for the bad guy as much as the good, because you don't want it to end.
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Summary: Good Film
Review: i really dug the pacing of this film&it's vibe thru out.I especially though that John Turturro was outstanding here.this film was directed well.it keeps your attention for the most part.very well-scripted.
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Summary: Boring
Review: I love the Coen Brothers. I hated this movie. This movie was so boring I found myself fast-forwarding through most of it. It lacks the visual stimulation that all the other Coen movies have. I'm just glad it didn't become a habit. One black sheep is alright...but we'll have no more of that, you hear?
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Summary: Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant!
Review: Why does it seem that EVERY actor in this movie was absolutely brilliant in playing their parts? Normally, you only see 2 or 3 or at most a handful of brilliant actors that stand out in any one movie. Is it because the movie had such a great script? Is it because the directors did such a good job? etc. etc... or is it because all the actors really excelled in their acting ability in this movie? I can't tell.
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Summary: What Hat?
Review: As it's chilly performances and aloof style put the audience at a distance, it's hard to see the first time through what a brilliant film this picture is; but repeated veiwings have only cemented my opinion--Miller's Crossing is the finest American film since Raging Bull. I think the key to my love for Miller's, though, is realizing what what I believe the dream-hat meant (I'm sure this will be obvious to some, especially those that have watched a number of times, but I just want to throw this out there for folks that have seen it, but don't know what all the hubbub is about--because certainly, that's how I felt when I first saw it). Whether people wear hats or not in the film seems to represent whether they are acting out of passion-from the heart, that is, or out of mind--thinking logically, or unemotionally. Tom's conflict in the film is entirely between his head and his heart(Verna). He loses his hat to Verna in a poker game, and he goes back to her apartment to get it--and it is left on the sill while they fool around. And Tom says about his dream: "There's nothing more foolish than a man chasing his hat." Ultimately, Tom chooses mind over heart in the end--or does he? The final shot shows him methodically putting his hat on so low that we can't even see his eyes, so he seems to make the cold choice of pure logic--but then, as he looks after Leo leaving (Leo, who has been hatless throughout, pure emotion, has now learned something--and he is wearing a yarmulke), the camera sneaks in under the brim of Tom's hat to see his eyes. It is rare for a movie to understand its character's so well. Wonderful filmmaking
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Summary: 30 something reviewers can't be wrong
Review: When I first saw this movie I got lost and didn't get it. My friend assured me "just watch it again, it's great". So about a year later I watched it again and it was like watching a different movie. I payed very close attention and started to get wrapped up in the complex yet intriging story. Yet after the second viewing I still wasn't completly convinced that I had followed it to a tee. So I watched it again a couple of nights later. Wow! It seemed to get better and better everytime I watched it. And after the 3rd or 4th viewing I felt I had gotten all there was to get. It is now, my favorite movie of all time. You could see how this movie got snubbed at the Academy awards, especially when 'Goodfellas' and the 'Godfather 3' were out the same year. All the Academy members couldn't follow it the first time either I guess. But it is truely a better movie than both of the two traditional mob films mentioned. Far more original and stylish. This movie is so good, that the Academy of motion pictures owes the Coen brothers a formal appology for over looking what is clearly their best work and one of the best films of the decade. My only question is when is it coming out on DVD?
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Summary: When Will Byrne Get His Due?
Review: I agree with the bulk of previous reviewers' positive comments about this movie; I couldn't really add much that hasn't already been said. However, it's a shame that, as far as I can tell, Gabriel Byrne wasn't nominated for any acting awards for his role here. In fact, at least in the IMDB listings, the only role he's EVER been nominated for (which he won) is some TV appearance in the 70's. This guy's a great actor who's been in a number of excellent films. His style is completely unaffected, never a distraction, and a pleasure to watch, MILLER'S CROSSING certainly being no exception. Would you have wanted anyone else to play Keaton in USUAL SUSPECTS? Come on...give this guy an award!
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Summary: The Best Film Of It's Type Ever.
Review: Although it's difficult to think of another film that is like Millers Crossing, a lot of people are blinkered when they say it's the best Movie ever. Is it a better Sci-Fi movie than Close Encounters or is it a better comedy than Blazing Saddles ? However, having said that it is simply my favourite film of all time of any genre. It's class oozes from every scene - I can only reiterate the comments from most others : Its dialogue, performances, plot, look and imagery has never been surpassed. You need to watch it at least 3 times before it all falls into place - the first time you watch it you may find yourself lost now and again as the story is multi-layered. therefore, first time you watch it just enjoy the visuals and the feel of the dialogue and characters, Then watch it again with the rewind button ready to go over all of the pivital moments (there are many) and finally watch it again and simply bathe in the excellence of it all. As someone else said in another review I noticed - take the phone off the hook, tell everyone to shut-up and pay attention. You will thank yourself afterwards as the more I think about it and remember it as I'm writing this, I realise that everyone was in fact probably right - It IS the Best movie Ever Made ! My all time favourite Movie - make it yours.
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Summary: Look in your heart--watch this film.
Review: The point of this film is "No one knows anybody--not that well." Ambiguity is the essential element to all great literature, and this movie has it--in spades. Never mind the fact that I fell in love with Marcia Gay Harden while watching her as "Verna." There are NO BAD performances in the film. Credit the script and the actors both. What's Tom going to do next? Does he even know?
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