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[killkenny kid]

Boy, he sold a lot of tickets this week.

[Qwerty]

UK: January 20th

Yep, that's the US general release as well.

[Blofeld's Cat]

Boy, he sold a lot of tickets this week. 

LOL!

Maybe yes, maybe no.

[trs007]

A good friend of mine is a member of the Philadelphia Film Society. Last night, he and I took in a sneak showing of the film, which also featured a Q/A by writer/director Richard Shepard. Here is my "mini-review":

**You will see Pierce at his most un-Bond like. His character is even more "out there" than Andy Osnard was. And, PIERCE IS ABASOLUTELY FANTASTIC DOING IT!

**Performances by Hope Davis and Greg Kinnear are also excellent.

**Rolf Kent delivers a terrific score.

**The movie is great, fantastic locations and great characters.

During the talks by Shepard, this movie was originally set to be a low budget film for around $250,000. Shepard had contacted Pierce's company looking for work as a writer on Thomas Crown 2, and instead, got Pierce interested in this project and Pierce actually asked to be in it.

A truly fun evening at the cinema and one of Pierce's best films in a long while.

[Mr. Somerset]

I only just saw the trailer for it last night. Looked funny.

[killkenny kid]

The Matador will open on, friday December 23, 2005. And I was thinking that this will be a chance for the New York members of CBN, to show love to Pierce Brosnan. I wanted to know if any other members would like to meet up, on Tue December 27th, to see The Matador. I can promise a surprise, that will bring a smile to the faces of older CBN members. So, what did you think? Can we meet for the movie?

[TheSaint]

I work nights and am off Fridays so, I'll go see it opening day.

[Kara Milovy]

Hard for a suburban gal to get into the city on a Tuesday...

[killkenny kid]

Hard for a suburban gal to get into the city on a Tuesday...

I understand. Well, it looks like I'll have to pm a few folks.

[mccartney007]

Rolling Stone has a brief review of THE MATADOR here.

[TheSaint]

Thanks to this frickin' transit strike, I'm not even sure I'll be seeing the film Friday. The transit union is a bunch of idiots.

[TheSaint]

Strike's over so, guess I can go see The Matador opening day.

[TheSaint]

Turns out that The Matador will be released in NY NEXT Friday, December 30th. Guess I'll see it then.

[Athena007]

The New York/Los Angeles release date has changed from Dec 23rd to Dec 30th.

I'm so there on Dec 30th!

[TheSaint]

OK-The Matador will be playing in 2 NY theatres tomorrow-the Loews Lincoln Square, and the Regal Union Square Stadium 14.

[Athena007]

I'm going to see it tomorrow morning, 1st showing!!!


For those in Los Angeles...

• ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood
  6360 Sunset Blvd, at Vine
• Pacific's The Grove 14
  189 The Grove Drive at Third Street

For those in New York...

• United Artists Union Square Stadium 14
  850 Broadway
• Loews Cineplex Lincoln Square
  1998 Broadway

[Athena007]

Leaving right now...

To the theater! Away!

[Alex Zamudio]

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[Andrew]

Anyone read any reviews yet? The New York Post gave it one star and my local paper, Newsday gave it 2 and a half, not like what either says matters much.

[zencat]

Here's a review for you...

I LOVED it! I'm not kidding. This is a very good movie and I think it's far and away Pierce's best performance (and best movie) ever. He really creates a character. I give this movie a very enthusiastic thumbs up. <==see, thumbs up.

[dinovelvet]

Anyone read any reviews yet? The New York Post gave it one star and my local paper, Newsday gave it 2 and a half, not like what either says matters much.

Most reviews are overwhelmingly positive

http://www.rottentom...004925-matador/

[Athena007]

Here's a review for you...I LOVED it! I'm not kidding. This is a very good movie and I think it's far and away Pierce's best performance (and best movie) ever. He really creates a character. I give this movie a very enthusiastic thumbs up.    <==see, thumbs up.

The part about Brosnan really creating a character is so true! Here's my review as well...

The Matador (2005)

You can call me bias if you want, but I loved this film! The film made me jump, it made me laugh (a lot), twinge in disgust and even feel for an man who kills[ed] without feeling. To sum it up: funny, dramatic & intelligent. Pierce Brosnan was nothing but fantastic, one of his best performances -- up there with The Thomas Crown Affair although this time he's not just "Pierce Brosnan"... he really believably became this other person, the assassin Julian Nobel. And with this film being partially about friendship, Greg Kinnear added to the film too as the chemistry between him and Brosnan really worked. This movie is a must see... definitly a must see. You got that? A must see!

-From Athena's Movie Reviews

[Righty007]

I want to see The Matador now!

[Qwerty]

Anyone read any reviews yet? The New York Post gave it one star and my local paper, Newsday gave it 2 and a half, not like what either says matters much.

Most reviews are overwhelmingly positive

http://www.rottentom...004925-matador/

Saw this the other day too; cannot wait for this one!

[Blue07]

Read a review of it in EMPIRE and TOTAL FILM both gave it three out of five and said much the same - essentially the narrative is all over the place but it is tremendous fun and Pierce is truely exceptional. Really looking forward to seeing it.

[TheSaint]

I'm glad the NYPost's 1 star review didn't sway me from seeing this film. Very enjoyable. Pierce & Greg would probably make a better Sinclair & Wilde than Ben Stiller & whoever the Brit comedian is who is playing opposite him.

[templer1972]

I've seen The Matador last nite.Without doubt this is Brosnan best film to date.A brilliant film with perfect directing,editing,cinematography,soundtrack and acting.Richard Shepard is a great filmmaker,the setup for The Matador is perfect.The Matador is an A grade film.I wish this film will do good business when it goes wide on January 20th.

The chemistry between Brosnan and Kinner is first class.This two guy should work again in future perhaps do a sequel to the Matador.

[[dark]]

All these raves.

Perhaps Shepard could end up landing the director's job for The Topkapi Affair after all.

[MarcAngeDraco]

I've seen The Matador last nite.Without doubt this is Brosnan best film to date.A brilliant film with perfect directing,editing,cinematography,soundtrack and acting.Richard Shepard is a great filmmaker,the setup for The Matador is perfect.The Matador is an A grade film.I wish this film will do good business when it goes wide on January 20th.

The chemistry between Brosnan and Kinner is first class.This two guy should work again in future perhaps do a sequel to the Matador.

I can't wait to see it!!!

[rafterman]

Having just seen The Matador, I'd like to recommend this to anyone who loves Brosnan. This is easily his best ever work and just a great little film.