Good movie, but could have used more of Burt. Never the less, it's good to see him back in something legit. He does however have one of the very best lines in the entire film: " I gave you permission to screw everybody... everybody but me." Good to have Burt back!
... View MoreA genre cocktail, mixing Scorsese-light material excess with reversal of fortune drama and high stakes, sexy con man noir. But it works... largely in part to solid performances from Jurdi as an amiable anti-hero, Clark as an irresistible femme fetale straight out of a 1950's Orson Welles crime yarn, and Lowe in a hipster wig and a welcome return to the kind of raspy voiced, cool as ice villains he perfected in such comedies as "Tommy Boy" and "Wayne's World." Wish Burt had more of a presence here though, but just happy to see him in something legit. The film also feels a bit out of the '90's, even late '80's style of action comedy which is a bit over the top but never the less welcome entertainment.
... View MoreThe movie is OK. Cast is fine, and the story is a bit messy in some parts but I guess its acceptable. But 10/10 is NOT. There is some depth but far from enough to move you in any way. It is an entertaining movie but it fails to be a good comedy, if that is what it's trying to do. Jessica Clark is hot as hell and Rob Lowe is Rob Lowe. Anyway it is not a masterpiece in any way but surely watchable. My only problem is really the high scores everybody is giving this movie. It's just weird. I don't know if these are bought accounts, in that case is just desperate. The other problem is that its trying to sell with a poster featuring Rob Lowe and Burt Reynolds while these are not even the main characters. Patriculary Burt who has about 5 minutes in total in the movie and about 15 lines.
... View MoreAn L.A. Story about beautiful people doing bad things? A satirical statement about ever-shifting financial times? A cautionary tale about greed and ruthless corporate sharks? A crime yarn with Mexican and Russian gangsters to boot? "Pocket Listing" is all those things and more, but above all it's just a really fun, rewarding time at the movies. What's really clever and fun about the film is that it blends a variety of genres into its short running time so smoothly and seamlessly that you never once feel like anyone here is trying too hard. Everything flows naturally and organically, creating a film that has an intoxicating but wonderfully light, snappish tone. Infested with a remarkably attractive and appealing cast (from the never aging Lowe to the ravishing Clark to the studly Jurdi), this is a film that's both easy on the eyes and gives you just enough food for thought to keep the juices flowing.I think you get the point... see it! Highly recommended.
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