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House of Sand and Fog (2003)
Thoughtful, moving and worth every penny.
A testimony to the brilliance of this movie, are the variety of the reactions to it. Ranging from anger and frustration at the self centered, self pitying behavior of the young woman who provokes the action; to racism over 'immigrants' using the rules to victimize a 'helpless American'. Regardless of how much this movie moves you and in what direction, you will be amazed, when it is done, at the power of Ben Kingsley's performance, and at the quality of the writing. You could quibble about the ending being a little too pat and the principals behaving out of character, but they would be quibbles and detract little from the story.
Rat Race (2001)
I kept waiting for it to be funny but the movie ended before it reached the destination.
I kept waiting for it to be funny but the movie ended before it reached the destination. This was a very poor attempt to remake "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World. Go see the classic and pass on this one - it's just not funny.
The Rowdyman (1972)
Intelligent script, original story, outstanding acting
Gordon Pinsent, one of Canada's best actors ever, portrays a womanizing drunk who refuses to grow. Is he a hero refusing to adjust to the norms of society (even the very liberal society of a small Canadian town) or a man arrested in development. Either way, his antics are hysterical, and the movie leaves the conclusions to the viewer. If you love original, daring story telling, show casing unknown but great talent (even the songs are original and GREAT), then you should check this out.
OK even if you just want a good laugh you should check this out.