
Matchstick Men
Lie. Cheat. Steal. Rinse. Repeat.
Directed by Ridley Scott
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, ImageMovers
A darkly comedic con-artist thriller that balances criminal scheming with genuine emotional stakes when family unexpectedly enters the picture.
A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.
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Is Matchstick Men scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Matchstick Men easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does Matchstick Men end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Matchstick Men violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Matchstick Men sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Matchstick Men
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Matchstick Men
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Matchstick Men, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Matchstick Men, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Matchstick Men, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































