Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Nine Queens (R) 7.5

Nine Queens (2000) Nueve Reinas (original title): Two con artists try to swindle a stamp collector by selling him a sheet of counterfeit rare stamps (the "nine queens"). (7.8)

Director: Fabián Bielinsky
Writer: Fabián Bielinsky
Stars: Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Leticia Brédice
Language: Spanish (w/ English subtitles)

If I say too much about the the story, it will spoil the whole thing for someone else. So then, suffice it to say that it is just brilliant. And, what a wonderful storytelling by the director, the cinematographer and the actors. At times, you think that they are making this up, on the spot, as in real life; and, that's the beauty of the movie; it just flows naturally. Very good acting, not just by the three main actors, but by the supporting cast as well. Contains very well disguised twists and turns which you will love at the end. It is best to watch this movie without knowing a single thing about who's who and what they are doing. When at the end of a movie if it makes you think back to earlier scenes and dialog, then you know the story was good and you were completely absorbed in it. This is one of those movies. My Rating: 7.5

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