Who says Stuart Gordon is just a horror movie director? He's a true filmmaker and here, working with the screenplay by David Mamet (adapted from his play) proves that. William H. Macy again shows how good he is as the title character, a guy who blows a fuse and looks for his place in the world wandering the city streets at night. Gordon, Mamet and Macy (along with all the cast made of famous actors) tell a tale in just 76 min. filled with thoughtful moments and great monologues. This is a true movie that leaves the spectator thinking about his own life and his conformism. "Edmond" follows this guy and what he says is so crazy but consistent in his own terms that makes you wonder about a lot of things. You won't believe all the actors that are here, no more than one scene each, especially Julia Stiles, a truly gifted actress with a soothing voice and deep composition.
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I must tell you that this is one of the best martial arts movies ever made.
20 October 2000
I must tell you that this is one of the best martial arts movies ever made. The action scenes, choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping were astounding. Not only he uses a lot of wires indoors but he also stages the fights on open ground like a lake or treetops! They reminded me of The Bride of White Hair not only for the action but also because its story is a moving one. It's a love story between the Chow-Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh character and a story about honor and friendship. I think that Ang Lee has successfully blended the chinese art-house genre (like Zhang Yimou) with the HK martial arts.
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