The Matador
Miramax Films | Release Date: December 23, 2005
8.4
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Universal acclaim based on 194 Ratings
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JuanV.Feb 7, 2006
Easily one of the worst movies of all time. Pierce Brosnan's portrayal of a seasoned assassin is laughably deplorable. The storyline is highly unoriginal and uninteresting, with the most disappointing conclusion for a film in the last Easily one of the worst movies of all time. Pierce Brosnan's portrayal of a seasoned assassin is laughably deplorable. The storyline is highly unoriginal and uninteresting, with the most disappointing conclusion for a film in the last 70 years. Also, there was a weird homosexual tension between Brosnan's and Kinnear's characters the entire movie. Supposedly in earlier versions of the script, there was a threesome scene with Kinnear, Brosnan, and the actress who plays Kinnear's wife (who's performance is quite possibly the worst in cinematic history). That alone exhibits the quality of this screenplay. Long story short, the Matador should win every single category in this year's Razzie awards, hands down. The user ratings on this site are the most misguided references to utilize on the entire interent.… Expand
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KDepJan 27, 2006
Okay, people wonder why the movie industry is going down the toilet - this movie is one reason. First off, I love Pearce Brosnan, and I though he was terrific (hence 1 and not 0). It's the entire rest of the movie that was so terribly Okay, people wonder why the movie industry is going down the toilet - this movie is one reason. First off, I love Pearce Brosnan, and I though he was terrific (hence 1 and not 0). It's the entire rest of the movie that was so terribly done... It's one of those "Good actors, bad script" movies. Secondly, this movie is grossly mis-rated. This is NOT a 14A movie. It should be rated 17 minimum. I took my 15 year old brother to this, and I was absolutely embarrased at the persistant sexual theme throughout the movie. I thought this was a comedy for crissake! I cracked a smile or two, but I certainly would never call this a comedy. I generally try to find the best, but this is honestly the first movie I have ever considered demanding a refund for; first, for not being rated correctly, second, for being terribly written. I would recommend this movie only to people who have already seen all the good movies, and have money to burn on this piece of crap. I also strongly urge parents to not let anyone under the age of 18 see this movie.… Expand
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LarryB.Jan 6, 2006
Coupla good jokes, but mostly forced labored dialogue for everybody. Kinnear far too gosh gee wiz Mr. Intenational spy killer can you teach me how to be cool too? Brosnan, what exactly was that accent you were doing? Remember to use sunblock Coupla good jokes, but mostly forced labored dialogue for everybody. Kinnear far too gosh gee wiz Mr. Intenational spy killer can you teach me how to be cool too? Brosnan, what exactly was that accent you were doing? Remember to use sunblock down there in Mexico City. I'm worried about your forehead. Hope Davis, hope for you yet. You finally get a chance to smile. Philip Baker Hall usually can be graded far better than his co-stars: this time dragged down by dopey dialogue. Not your fault, bud. Mr. Shepard: try to get the extras to start moving before you say "action" or your film will look like a series of outtakes, like this one.… Expand
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JohnnyFJan 9, 2006
And that's just for Pierce Brosnan.
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DanielFeb 14, 2006
Sociopathic, alcoholic, womanizing (male slut) hitman has mid-life crisis and we're supposed to feel sorry for and love him. Also, we're supposed to believe he can stop working for the mob by killing Mr. Big (as if the organization Sociopathic, alcoholic, womanizing (male slut) hitman has mid-life crisis and we're supposed to feel sorry for and love him. Also, we're supposed to believe he can stop working for the mob by killing Mr. Big (as if the organization would not hunt him down). Phony emotion; third-rate acting; no humor; a total bomb.… Expand
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