Directed by Ridley Scott this movie is an entertaining hour and half of great cinematography. He did not got tangled up in classical mistakes that directors make in these types of movies, cleverly steering the movie from one theme to another (con, heist, problematic teen, phobias) and balancing the story to make it more interesting and appealing. Of course this was easy to do since the book was phenomenal, and Ridley just captured its spirit.

Nicolas Cage is a small time con artist dealing with his phobias. He and his partner in business are trying to sell “water filtration systems” using Glengarry Glen Ross techniques, but Cage has something bigger planned. Those plans will all come in question when his fourteen year old daughter arrives. Dealing with his phobias and this problematic teenager Nicolas Cage was brilliant in his role, and with help from Sam Rockwell this duet really won me over. Great story, excellent directing and acting in combination with high production values produced this great movie with likable characters. These ones are rare so enjoy…

Director: Ridley Scott

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Alison Lohman, Bruce Altman, Bruce McGill

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Fun Facts: Alison Lohman went to the audition dressed and acted like a 14-year-old girl. Ridley Scott only realized her real age when she told him. She was 22 at the time.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0325805/