I went into the movie theater having heard virtually nothing about this film, but when I came out I was very glad I had taken the time to see it. I'm a big Nicolas Cage fan as it is, but I think Cage really shows his versatility in this film as an obsessive-compulsive con artist. His obsessions and tics are incredibly believable and even a little funny, making Roy (Cage) a rather lovable character, despite his neuroses. Alison Lohman, too, is exceptional as Roy's outspoken, long-lost fourteen-year-old daughter.
And besides just the acting, the film itself was also above-par. The director made some choices along the way that made the film very visually captivating. For example, a few times throughout the movie we see the action of the scene through Roy's twitchy eyes, with everything really bright and moving in fast-motion. The plot was also very intriguing and exciting, involving lying, cheating, mystery, and even a little humor.
All in all I give this movie two thumbs up. It's a very enjoyable film!
And besides just the acting, the film itself was also above-par. The director made some choices along the way that made the film very visually captivating. For example, a few times throughout the movie we see the action of the scene through Roy's twitchy eyes, with everything really bright and moving in fast-motion. The plot was also very intriguing and exciting, involving lying, cheating, mystery, and even a little humor.
All in all I give this movie two thumbs up. It's a very enjoyable film!