Pain & Gain
This is Michael Bay's best film. In fact, it's his only "film," as he's made a career out of making "movies." And that's fine. He's at the top of the class when it comes to "blowing shit up and making it look pretty." But, with Pain & Gain, Bay proved that he actually DOES have a knack for a realistic story, interesting characters, accurate pacing, and smart dialogue. All ...three lead performances (Wahlberg, The Rock, Anthony Mackie) are fantastically gross, and while the movie revels in nastiness and a foul-idealized version of the American dream, Bay finds a way to make it all palatable. Late in the game Ed Harris arrives and steals the show. As always, Bay's super saturated visual sheen soothes and excites.
This is Michael Bay's best film. In fact, it's his only "film," as he's made a career out of making "movies." And that's fine. He's at the top of the class when it comes to "blowing shit up and making it look pretty." But, with Pain & Gain, Bay proved that he actually DOES have a knack for a realistic story, interesting characters, accurate pacing, and smart dialogue. All ...three lead performances (Wahlberg, The Rock, Anthony Mackie) are fantastically gross, and while the movie revels in nastiness and a foul-idealized version of the American dream, Bay finds a way to make it all palatable. Late in the game Ed Harris arrives and steals the show. As always, Bay's super saturated visual sheen soothes and excites.
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