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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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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)
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 Movie Addict)
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