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Politics are nothing more than the actions and desires of a few affecting millions. Overall, the plot is the weakest element (well, second weakest if you count Maguire's performance). It is a too confusing and convoluted development for simple answers. Technically, it is perfectly shot, and captures the mood of film noir very well. Blanchett's performance was great. She was born to be photographed in black and white!

Juan Barquin

17Jul11

The first twenty five minutes (prior to the first character death) are uncomfortably edited - trapped between a longing to be a noir classic and a silent classic. Tobey's performance was less than pleasant and I have to admit that it broke into a better flow once he was out of the picture. But like many others say - although it had certain charm at times, this is a Soderbergh experiment that could have gone better.

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SALESK

10Jun11

Certainly has its moments, but like much of Soderbergh's work, it's an experiment that doesn't totally gel.

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auro

13Jan11

dull. simplistic plot. just an hommage to film noir.

Lights in the Dusk

20Dec10

This is more than just a showcase for Soderbergh's obvious technical abilities; with the idea of juxtaposing an archaic form of filmmaking with the contemporary dramatic elements intended to exaggerate the brutality and emotional frailty of the central characters, in a way similar to what Scorsese did in New York, New York. A bit of a failed experiment perhaps, but I still found it interesting.

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