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Kudos to Cusack
by Thrively (movies profile)
Jun 12, 2008
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5 people found this review helpful
A brilliantly artistic, courageously captivating, dark comedy that is frighteningly close to reality. Brutally honest political satire at its thorniest. Cusack anchors as the most lovable hit-man ever. Hilary Duff is seemlessly perfect as burka-busting diva Yasmine BabyYeah. You've got to love Marisa Tomei, especially in the hostage video scene. Dan Akroyd nails the Cheney-shadow role, and Joan Cusack is simply hilarious. The characters often feel like those in a vaudville puppet-show, which takes some of the edge off of the considerable violence. The complex plot is woven together in very creative ways and it is full of surprises.
My impression was that it was very well received by the rest of the audience too. Many were laughing and cheering throughout. Parts of it are extremely funny (unless you are the CEO of Death and Destruction, Inc.).
Cusack is a genius at this very high art form. It's the kind of timeless movie you want to watch over and over again to capture every nuance. An instant cult classic. He's taken his master puppeteering skills (from Being John Malkovich's Craig Schwartz) to a whole new level!
Kudos to Cusack! |
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