Don McKay
January 2009
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Lisa Schwarzbaum
Goldberger gets a few good tonal feints in, especially when he consults the Coen recipe book for the disorienting effect of blood (and bloody violence) on American simple folk.
Manohla Dargis
When you pack your movie with performers like Mr. Church, Ms. Leo, Mr. Rebhorn and Keith David (as Donâ(TM)s old friend), all with faces and deliveries that can slide easily between comedy and menace, youâ(TM)re holding a full house.
Lou Lumenick
Don McKay certainly has its moments, but it never manages to maintain the consistent tone so crucial if a black comedy is going to actually be funny.
Wesley Morris
This is a movie that, if you can make it to the last 30 minutes, starts to make some sense. It seems the plot twist is the only good idea in the script.
David Germain
An admirable attempt even if the film only works spottily.
Michelle Orange
A strange, largely inert indie thriller.
Critic reviews
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Goldberger gets a few good tonal feints in, especially when he consults the Coen recipe book for the disorienting effect of blood (and bloody violence) on American simple folk.
Manohla Dargis
When you pack your movie with performers like Mr. Church, Ms. Leo, Mr. Rebhorn and Keith David (as Donâ(TM)s old friend), all with faces and deliveries that can slide easily between comedy and menace, youâ(TM)re holding a full house.
Lou Lumenick
Don McKay certainly has its moments, but it never manages to maintain the consistent tone so crucial if a black comedy is going to actually be funny.
Wesley Morris
This is a movie that, if you can make it to the last 30 minutes, starts to make some sense. It seems the plot twist is the only good idea in the script.
Nick Schager
An alluring blonde has spelled many a noir protagonist's doom, and that stereotypical femme is exploited for modest suspense and humor in writer-director Jake Goldberger's off-kilter tale.
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Original plot that fell short. Don McKay (2009) had everything it needed to be a decent movie, but with flat acting and poor (even confusing) dialog it fell short. With a very original plot and a great cast I kept waiting for it to take off. It never did, it actually got worse as it went on. It is a real shame because I could see myself loving this film. It lacked emotion and continuity, and thirty minutes after watching it I am already forgetting it.
Cast and credits
Actors | Thomas Haden Church, Elisabeth Shue, Melissa Leo, M. Emmet Walsh, Keith David |
Director | Jake Goldberger |
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English
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
90 minutes
Rating
R
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