1. MickW.

   10

   Maybe not a 10 but deserves it to round out the inane comments here. It's a smart, witty laugh-fest which perhaps features too much goofy worship from Kinnear's everyman character and generates too much sympathy for Brosnan's hit-man character, if one can even find him savory. Speaking of Brosnan, he is PERFECT for the part, being the hilariously sharp, arrogant, psychopathic and egocentric character that he is. I think the script could have moved in a better moral and sensible direction but, as long as you just take this for cotton candy, you'll laugh your head off. The way this is filmed, it's supposed to be more of an over the top comedy which has both pros and cons. Overall, I thought this was one of the funnier surprises I've seen in a long time.… Expand

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2. JohnR.

   5

   Pretty well acted, but story lacks in polish and closure. This is one of those movies that has a good cast and premise, and becuase of that you want to like it. . . but in the end you feel a little underwhelmed. Most of the newer films coming out these days end up being too long, The Matador seems like it was too short because of the fact that it didn't tell the complete story.… Expand

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3. LarryB.

   2

   Coupla good jokes, but mostly forced labored dialogue for everybody. Kinnear far too gosh gee wiz Mr. Intenational spy killer can you teach me how to be cool too? Brosnan, what exactly was that accent you were doing? Remember to use sunblock down there in Mexico City. I'm worried about your forehead. Hope Davis, hope for you yet. You finally get a chance to smile. Philip Baker Hall usually can be graded far better than his co-stars: this time dragged down by dopey dialogue. Not your fault, bud. Mr. Shepard: try to get the extras to start moving before you say "action" or your film will look like a series of outtakes, like this one.… Expand

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