Does what Selma failed to do

Rating: 7/10 (20 July 2015)

Although the subject matter of this film doesn't particularly interest me I do have to say that it does more effectively convey what last years Selma couldn't about negro rights. I saw this because Alan Parker made one of my favorite movies ever (Angel Heart - but Parker also made a lot of lesser films) and because Gene Hackman -one of the most natural and effortless actors of all time- plays in it (and I rarely see a movie for the actor). Hackman plays the lead with a very young Dafoe and both do an excellent job as well as the rest of the A-level cast (R Lee Ermey, Brad Dourif, Stephen Tobolowsky, Frances McDormand & Michael Rooker). I found the movie very entertaining and it never fails to keep your attention. It's not a classic for me personally but watching these fine actors work their craft makes this a product worthy of your time if you appreciate the fine art of cinema.