Apr 09 06
Two for the Money
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A clash of three personalities. Pacino and Russo’s past addictions have left them scarred for life and trying to maintain a fragile grip on sanity. McConaughey’s life is mostly devoid of sense after his football career ended with a pulverized knee. His only skill (an uncanny ability to predict football scores) is what brings the three together.
The movie is never dull; it presents an interesting psychological insight into people that unconciously set themselves up for failure. Russo’s unconditional love is moving, as is her desperate fight for a normal existence.
Rating: Very Good.