Scott Hardie: “It ruled.”

It doesn't feel right to complain about a good film being too long, but in this case it's true. There are too many superfluous scenes, and a boring epilogue about final revenge wouldn't have to happen at all if the characters had done the smart thing in the first place. But the film coasts on a graceful charm, sort of a scuzzy Australian 'Ocean's Eleven,' and the casual dialogue is just right between the three brothers. Especially good are David Thrussell's music and Guy Pearce's creation of a literate scumbag, hiding his intelligence.

− date unknown • more by Scottlog in or register to reply

Want to join the discussion? Log in or register to reply.

write your own review of The Hard Word


Other Movies from 2003

The Guys

Scott Hardie says, "It ruled." Go »

Love Actually

Scott Hardie says, "It ruled." Go »

Seabiscuit

Scott Hardie says, "It ruled." Go »

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Scott Hardie says, "It ruled." Go »

The Matrix Reloaded

Scott Hardie says, "It ruled." Go »

All the Real Girls

Scott Hardie says, "It ruled." Go »