Matchstick Men
Matchstick Men

Matchstick Men

2003Movie116 minEnglish

A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users87%
Director: Ridley ScottGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Roy Waller, a compulsive con artist with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and lifelong phobias, struggles to maintain his meticulously controlled life. His world is thrown into chaos when he discovers he has a teenage daughter, Angela. As he attempts to connect with her, he gets drawn into a complex scheme with his protégé, Frank, which jeopardizes everything he holds dear.

Critical Reception

Matchstick Men was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its clever plot twists, strong performances, and unique blend of dark humor and emotional depth. It is considered a stylish and entertaining crime film with a surprising emotional core.

What Reviewers Say

  • A cleverly constructed con artist film with surprising emotional depth.
  • Nicolas Cage delivers a compelling performance as a neurotic con man.
  • The film skillfully balances dark humor with genuine pathos.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the clever plot twists and the performances, particularly Nicolas Cage's portrayal of a character with OCD. Many found the film to be entertaining and engaging, with a satisfying emotional arc.

Fun Fact

Nicolas Cage's character, Roy Waller, suffers from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which included a phobia of germs and a need for extreme order. The filmmakers consulted with an OCD expert to ensure the portrayal was as accurate and sensitive as possible.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_You get what you give and (hopefully)... redemption_** I've heard good things about Ridley Scott's "Matchstick Men", released in 2003, but was reluctant to give it a try since it was about two con-men. It's hard, after all, to care ab...