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Clay Pigeons (1998)
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Set in Montana's Big Sky country, shot in Utah, lensed by Eric Alan Edwards (cinematographer of My Own Private Idaho)--no wonder it's hard to tell where Clay Pigeons lives, or where it's going. A Ridley Scott protégé previously at home in commercials and videos, debuting director David Dobkin aims to deliver us into the blackly comedic badlands of neo-noir, territory mined by the likes of Red Rock West and Fargo. Pigeons launches strongly, with several cruel turns of the screw. Out target-shooting, Clay Birdwell (Joaquin Phoenix) is hit with the news that his best pal knows he's been boffing...
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Before David Dobkin directed Wedding Crashers and Shanghai Knights, he did this, his first feature film. Now, while I would rather run nude through the mall (sorry for that image) than admit I have ever watched these two films, I have to admit that he did a great job with this one.
Casting Vince Vaughn as the villain was...
(complete Clay Pigeons review by The Movie Addict)
Clay Pigeons Movie Review by Tony  (4/4/2006) |
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"Clay Pigeons" is actor friendly, but not plot, character development, or theory friendly. It's one of those black comedies with a hint of drama, thriller, and crime thrown in the mix. This film is obviously heavily influenced by the 1996 hit "Fargo." On it's own, it's a decent little film, and not the worst time you will...
(complete Clay Pigeons review by Tony)
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