The Bag Man (I) (2014) 5.3
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5.3/10 from 11,907 users
Metascore: 28/100
Reviews: 576 user | 58 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com A criminal bides his time at a seedy motel, waiting for his boss after killing several men and making away with a mystery bag. Director:David Grovic |
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That is the "german" title of the movie, which sees Cusack as a lovable bad guy. And while he is doing some despicable things, he also acts in a way that makes the audience care for him. Just the fact that it is Cusack playing that guy/character gives him some points in that direction. Only Paul Rudd might have had a more positive resonance from the audience (and it would have been fun to see him in a role like this).
The twists and turns of the movie are more or less predictable, but the movie is really nicely done. There is also a scene (a "clash" of some sorts, that you know is coming), with some really intense and good dialog (especially De Niros delivery). The rest is OK, with a leading lady that would bewitch almost any (straight) male.