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MPAA RATING: R for strong language, some violence and sexuality
Starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, F. William Parker, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Nathanael Cooper, and Wynn White
Sydney (Hall) is a poker-faced professional gambler with a soft heart for a hard luck story. He plays guardian angel to unlucky John (Reilly) and a hooker, Clementine (Paltrow), whom he grows to love like family. When John's and Clementine's honeymoon night leads to a disastrous hostage situation, Sydney takes care of it, as usual. But when slick casino pro Jimmy (Jackson) threatens to reveal a secret from Sydney's past that could destroy his relationship with the newlyweds, Sydney decides to hedge his bets and not leave anything to chance. (Sony)
| GENRE(S): | Crime | Drama | Suspense/Thriller |
| WRITTEN BY: | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| DIRECTED BY: | Paul Thomas Anderson |
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DVD: August 5, 2003 Video: July 7, 1998 Theatrical: February 28, 1997 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 102 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
Orginally titled "Sydney"
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The average user rating for this movie is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
wee dee gave it a10:
Wonderfull camera work throughout the movie, the dialog is even better.
Beercan gave it a9:
This is a classic, marvelous slow-burner: it doesn't seem like much when you first put it on, but if you stick with it and let it get its hook into you (no spoilers here) you will be richly rewarded. The performances, especially Hall's and Jackson's, are first-rate and the film is fluid, engaging, and brilliantly shot. Fans of director Paul Thomas Anderson who've seen his other work like Boogie Nights and Magnolia are in for a treat when they see this, his first film, shot when he was only 26 years old. The building blocks of his career were definitely laid here. This somewhat rare film is certainly worth seeking out. A must-see!
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