This is a very good film, well-directed, acted, and has excellent production values. The script is crisp and highly entertaining. And although there were one or two misfires at the attempt at Coen Brothers comedy, most of the scenes were great. Only one character problem; the best friend of the protagonist. I might buy this guy as his friend, or college friend, but neighborhood friend? Best friend in High School? They seem completely unsuited personality-wise for each other. Another person might bring up the unlikelihood of racially diverse people being best friends as well, but I don't think that would be it. They just have totally diverse personalities. One is an in-your-face macho type, and the other is a negotiator. These types of people seldom become friends, much less best friends. But enough on that one shortcoming. The story is great, as is the dialogue and direction. The film is fast-paced and, for me, believable. I just cannot understand why such a good film like this lost 20 mil and made less than 1 mil at the box. There are so many crappy films out there making money they do not deserve, and this film bombs? EIther the American movie viewing public is the dumbest group in the world (a distinct possibility), or the distributors really botched this one. It was probably the latter.
Review of Middle Men
