Matchstick Men [2003 film]
by Ridley Scott (Director), Ted Griffin (Screenwriter)
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Neurotic con man Roy suffers from several emotional problems, including obsessive-compulsive disorder. He and his partner Frank swindle people out of money. Frank wants to pull a really big job, but Roy is too consumed with fear and panic attacks to join him. Only cigarettes and his trusty illegal prescription drugs seem to keep him going. When Roy finds himself in desperate need of more pills, he is forced to see legitimate psychotherapist Dr. Klein. Roy discovers he has a daughter from his show more previous marriage and Dr. Klein suggests Roy spend time with her. show lessTags
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A con artist finds out he has a daughter.
2/4 (Indifferent)
Predictable, without any original ideas. And the editing is too heavy-handed to let us enjoy any Nicolas Caging.
(Aug. 2021)
2/4 (Indifferent)
Predictable, without any original ideas. And the editing is too heavy-handed to let us enjoy any Nicolas Caging.
(Aug. 2021)
Matchstick Men represents an anodyne change of pace for Ridley Scott. For a director known for doing films that are both large thematically and in scope, it's kinda anodyne to see him tackle a film that has a simple kinda-sitcom premise. It has touches of dark comedy and pieces of crime thriller, plenty of drama without losing all of its quirkiness. It often plays out like a character study of a man who struggles to balance his dirty deeds with his mental issues. All of this delivered in a flowing and non-vibrant way, unlike the majority of Scott's work.
Jul 24, 2025English (UK)
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Although Matchstick Men lacks the emotional depth of Motherless Brooklyn (Jonathan Lethem's 1999 tale of a hood with Tourette's), Ray's deteriorating grip on reality and the complications that follow prove just right for a quick read or a light movie.
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- Canonical title
- Matchstick Men [2003 film]
- Original title
- Matchstick Men
- Original publication date
- 2003
- Related movies
- Matchstick Men (2003 | IMDb)
- First words
- The diner is nearly empty this afternoon, so Roy and Frankie sit at the counter longer than usual.
- Original language
- English
- Disambiguation notice
- This is the movie. Do not combine with the novel.
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- English, German, Italian
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