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« on: October 21, 2005, 09:41:49 AM »
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« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2005, 09:57:00 AM »
I really wanted to see this too.  Is it that bad??  Even with Pacino??
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« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2005, 11:58:07 AM »
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Is it that bad??  Even with Pacino??
Relies on often used expressions, and reactions, instead of adapting to the script, which in this case was lame also.  He often overacts, it just has the effect of "you're trying too hard" and it comes across as phony in too many (most?) spots in this movie.  Along with his mass overuse of profanity he came across as a juvinile 'poser.  

The scene where he grabs McConaughy and threatens him in a GodFather cliche move. :rofl:  It doesn't work at all.   Many parts of the movie have this 80s cheesy made-for-t.v. camera work and sound.  Don't know what inspired that.  You'll feel like you were flipping channels and ended up on a station that plays ancient borderline and straight up B movies.

I know you're tempted to go, as was I and it was soley a completely unexpected schedule change, sore back needing to sit and a rainy day in SoCal that got me in.  It had potential, that subject is an interesting one.  I'm convinced you will leave saying "average" at best.

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« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2005, 12:16:57 PM »
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Is it that bad??  Even with Pacino??
Relies on often used expressions, and reactions, instead of adapting to the script, which in this case was lame also.  He often overacts, it just has the effect of "you're trying too hard" and it comes across as phony in too many (most?) spots in this movie.  Along with his mass overuse of profanity he came across as a juvinile 'poser.  

The scene where he grabs McConaughy and threatens him in a GodFather cliche move. :rofl:  It doesn't work at all.   Many parts of the movie have this 80s cheesy made-for-t.v. camera work and sound.  Don't know what inspired that.  You'll feel like you were flipping channels and ended up on a station that plays ancient borderline and straight up B movies.

I know you're tempted to go, as was I and it was soley a completely unexpected schedule change, sore back needing to sit and a rainy day in SoCal that got me in.  It had potential, that subject is an interesting one.  I'm convinced you will leave saying "average" at best.

I am told there are two older very good sports betting movies....doing a memory
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Pacino is an all-time favorite actor of mine and I too was pretty intrested in the subject of the movie.  Looked like it could have a cool storyline.  I'll take your word on it though and just wait for NetFlix to stock this one.

LOL @ your description of his 'goto moves' I got the best visual in my head of him doing them.
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« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2005, 02:27:30 PM »
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Pacino is an all-time favorite actor of mine and I too was pretty intrested in the subject of the movie.  Looked like it could have a cool storyline.  I'll take your word on it though and just wait for NetFlix to stock this one.

LOL @ your description of his 'goto moves' I got the best visual in my head of him doing them. [/quote]
 I thought Heat had a great set up and middle.  Could not stand the ending tho.