Matchstick Men

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	Nicolas Cage	Roy Waller
	Sam Rockwell	Frank Mercer
	Alison Lohman	Angela
	Bruce Altman	Dr. Klein
	Bruce McGill	Chuck Frechette
	Jenny O'Hara	Mrs. Schaffer
	Steve Eastin	Mr. Schaffer
	Beth Grant	Laundry Lady
	Sheila Kelley	Kathy
	Fran Kranz	Slacker Boyfriend
	Tim Kelleher	Bishop
	Nigel Gibbs	Holt
	Bill Saito	Pharmacist #1
	Tim Maculan	Pharmacist #2
	Stoney Westmoreland	Man in Line
	Lynn Ann Leveridge	Bank Clerk
	Giannina Facio	Bank Teller
	Sonya Eddy	Parking Garage Cashier
	Michael Clossin	Long Winded Parking Booth Driver
	Kim Cassidy	Stripper
	Paul Hubbard	Store Clerk
	Monnae Michaell	Carpet Store Manager
	Dennis Anderson	Cashier
	Marco Kyris	Pizza Boy
	Jerry Hauck	Taxi Cab Driver

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Director	Ridley Scott
Writer	Eric Garcia, Nicholas Griffin, Ted Griffin
Producer	Sean Bailey, Giannina Facio, Ted Griffin, Jack Rapke, Charles J.D. Schlissel, Ridley Scott, Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis
Musician	Hans Zimmer
Photography	John Mathieson

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Story Synopsis:
Roy Waller (Cage) and his partner Frank (Rockwell) are professional swindlers who talk people out of giving them their hard earned cash. However, Roy is agoraphobic, neurotic, and compulsive, and his psychological problems are getting the better of him. When he discusses his troubles with his doctor, Roy is forced to face his past mistakes; mainly the fact that he left behind a child. After meeting his daughter Angela (Lohman) Roy’s life is turned upside down, especially when she wants in on the cons too. But this little girl is one quick learner, and she ends up showing Roy that you can in fact con a con man. "Matchstick Men" is based on the book by Eric Garcia.

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.40:1-framed DVD picture looks great, with images that are sharp, and with impressively rendered textures and details like facial features, clothing, and even stucco. The picture is quite stylish, with creative use of color that can be naturally balanced, or monochromatic for effect. Contrast and shadow delineation are excellent, further complementing the pleasing picture. Pixelization and edge enhancement are very minor offenders with this picture and really don’t take away from this impressive visual experience. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel soundtrack is engaging, exhibits excellent fidelity, is neutral in tonality, and really is just a well-done mix. Dialogue drives this film, so the key to its audio success is how natural and well-placed the dialogue is within the home theatre soundstage. The result is a very effective audio mix that places dialogue within the listening environment, as well as accurately reproducing the distinctive vocal patterns of Sam Rockwell and Nicholas Cage. There is some LFE and surround channel activity, but it is very infrequent. This soundtrack may not push the 5.1-channel envelope at all, but it is an effective sound mix and is very pleasing to experience. (Jeffrey Kern)

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