{"id":76,"date":"2014-06-17T14:50:22","date_gmt":"2014-06-17T14:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scottsfilmreviews.com\/?p=76"},"modified":"2025-06-21T17:35:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T21:35:46","slug":"the-counselor-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottsfilmreviews.com\/?p=76","title":{"rendered":"The Counselor-2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Counselor-2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director Ridley Scott<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starring Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scott’s Review #18<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Reviewed June 17, 2014<\/p>\n

Grade: A-<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Counselor (2013) is a star-studded, unique, drug trafficking thriller set in Mexico and Texas.<\/p>\n

The film has met with some debate as viewers either loved or hated it. There appears to be a case made that those who hated it did not understand the movie.<\/p>\n

It is not a “by the numbers” or “predictable” popcorn film. It’s much better than that. It’s a thinking man’s movie.<\/p>\n

I saw shades of Quentin Tarantino’s influence and parts were reminiscent of the wonderful TV series Breaking Bad (2008-2013).<\/p>\n

There are intersecting stories and heavy acting talent (Fassbender and Diaz are the standouts). This is Cameron Diaz’s best role and wish she would go edgy more often.<\/p>\n

There are three brilliantly well-done scenes (motorcycle, Brad Pitt on the street, and landfill scene) that are as disturbing as they are artistic.<\/p>\n

There are some plot holes, that can be overlooked.<\/p>\n

It’s not simply an action film, but a character-driven one.<\/p>\n

The viewing of The Counselor (2013) is a unique experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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