The Counselor-2013

The Counselor-2013

Director-Ridley Scott

Starring-Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt

Scott’s Review #18

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Reviewed June 17, 2014

Grade: A-

The Counselor is a star-studded, unique, drug trafficking thriller set in Mexico and Texas. The film has met with some level of debate as some seemed to either love it or hate it. There appears to be a case made that those who hated it did not understand the movie.

It is not a “by the numbers” or “predictable” popcorn film. It’s much better than that. It’s a thinking man’s movie. I saw shades of Quentin Tarantino’s influence and parts were reminiscent of the wonderful TV series “Breaking Bad”.

There are intersecting stories and heavy acting talent (Fassbender and Diaz are the standouts). I feel this is Cameron Diaz’s best role and wish she would go edgy more often.

There are three brilliantly well-done scenes (motorcycle, Brad Pitt on street, and landfill scene) that are as disturbing as they are artistic. There are some plot holes, but in this case, that can be overlooked.

It’s not simply an action film, but a character-driven one.

The viewing of this film is a unique experience.

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