The Way of the Gun is some kind of classic. I think I should first mention that Christopher McQuarrie is one hell of a director as he is a writer. As most of you know, McQuarrie won an Oscar for his writing talents on The Usual Suspects, and no one knew if he could direct. Well, he can. He really, really can. The man was born to direct as well as write.
The plot can be a bit confusing in some parts, but what do you expect from the man who made the most confusing, and not to mention most intelligent movie of all time? This is the first movie I have seen Ryan Phillippe in that I though he did a good job. I hadn't cared for him up to this movie, but he has shown that he can act. My favorite person of the movie is Bendicio Del Toro. He pulls off the strong silent type thing perfectly. As for the chemistry between the two, you just can't beat these guys.
My only problem with the movie is the source for its confusing nature, its poor editing. If only Chris could find someone who can edit as well as he can direct. Some scenes are too long and disrupt the pace of the movie. Many scenes are cut too quickly and put together in awkward ways. Many scenes that are put together don't belong right next to each other.
However, the lack of decent editing is most defiantly made up for with the terrific writing, outstanding directing, and the acting... My God the acting... If you like westerns, if you like the Usual Suspects, and if you like character driven movies.... SEE THIS DAMN MOVIE OR YOU WILL KICK YOURSELF IN THE ASS LATER!
The plot can be a bit confusing in some parts, but what do you expect from the man who made the most confusing, and not to mention most intelligent movie of all time? This is the first movie I have seen Ryan Phillippe in that I though he did a good job. I hadn't cared for him up to this movie, but he has shown that he can act. My favorite person of the movie is Bendicio Del Toro. He pulls off the strong silent type thing perfectly. As for the chemistry between the two, you just can't beat these guys.
My only problem with the movie is the source for its confusing nature, its poor editing. If only Chris could find someone who can edit as well as he can direct. Some scenes are too long and disrupt the pace of the movie. Many scenes are cut too quickly and put together in awkward ways. Many scenes that are put together don't belong right next to each other.
However, the lack of decent editing is most defiantly made up for with the terrific writing, outstanding directing, and the acting... My God the acting... If you like westerns, if you like the Usual Suspects, and if you like character driven movies.... SEE THIS DAMN MOVIE OR YOU WILL KICK YOURSELF IN THE ASS LATER!