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Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem, Cameron Diaz, Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz
Directing: I love the tone, the way the story unfolds, and the look.
Plot: Dour but engaging. Very McCarthy-esque
Visuals: Scott is doing what he does. Creating a world that feels very grounded and lived in.
Script: Superb dialogue drives the film, maybe a bit on the nose at times.
Acting: Great cast and everyone is spot on. Bardem stood out for me while Diaz was solid but a bit out classed.
What I disliked: There are lots of characters and I could have spent more time with every single one to get more of their story.
What I liked: For me the best crime films care more about their characters than they do the crime. The Counselor sure does this well. The characters and dialouge are great. I also love films where the story unfolds slowly and we are not privy to all the information up front. This film also does this without being twisty or relying on trickery. This is a well above average film in my opinion. I am glad I did not listen to all the hate it has been getting and skip it.
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem, Cameron Diaz, Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz
Directing: I love the tone, the way the story unfolds, and the look.
Plot: Dour but engaging. Very McCarthy-esque
Visuals: Scott is doing what he does. Creating a world that feels very grounded and lived in.
Script: Superb dialogue drives the film, maybe a bit on the nose at times.
Acting: Great cast and everyone is spot on. Bardem stood out for me while Diaz was solid but a bit out classed.
What I disliked: There are lots of characters and I could have spent more time with every single one to get more of their story.
What I liked: For me the best crime films care more about their characters than they do the crime. The Counselor sure does this well. The characters and dialouge are great. I also love films where the story unfolds slowly and we are not privy to all the information up front. This film also does this without being twisty or relying on trickery. This is a well above average film in my opinion. I am glad I did not listen to all the hate it has been getting and skip it.