Lure Of Addiction
The Lure of Addiction
A Film Critique
ENG 225 Introduction to Film
Instructor: Dr. Melissa Rigney
01/08/2012
Abstract
Title: Two for the Money
Year: 2005, Color
Run Time: 123 minutes
Director: D.J. Caruso
I enjoyed this movie more than it seems that most critics and viewer’s did. While it may not have been one of D.J. Caruso’s better films, it certainly was more than entertaining. It has a definite meaning that was delivered. Emotion, greed, power, and ego are all factors in the lure of addiction.
The Lure of Addiction “We’re all lemons. We need to lose”. An unforgettable quote given by Walter Abrams (Al Pacino); at a gamblers anonymous meeting. He goes on to tell the other gamblers …show more content…
Almost always there is conflict of some sort in any movie and in Two For The Money, each of the characters are in definite conflict with their inner demons as they each struggle with their own addictions. The characters are predictable in this film; however, that does not in any way make it a boring film. The actors in this film are all very believable in their roles and do an excellent job in creating their characters. Al Pacino plays the part of Walter Abrams who ironically does have a gambling problem in which he struggles to overcome, and as usual, his personality comes through creating a character that is larger than life and very intense. Mathew McConaughey plays the part of Brandon Lang and does a stellar job at impersonating the real Brandon Lang. Brandon struggles with his dysfunctional relationship with his father and the everyday struggles and stress related to his job. Rene Russo plays the part of Walter Abrams supportive wife and fits in the best she can. Her character is not given much to do. She also struggles with her addiction, as she is a recovering …show more content…
Watching the film assured me that it did in fact deliver a message, told in such a way that the emotions portrayed were actually felt them rather than just observing them. Gambling in itself is considered a societal and controversial issue as it involves morals and ethic. The film draws you into the excitement and the dark side of the multi billion dollar gambling industry-providing escapism as the audience is taken in by the experience. Society definitely influenced this film as well as the film impacts society. It enables the audience an insider’s view of the fast-paced lifestyle from the glitz and the glam all the way down to greedy motives and ethics being challenged to the very
A Film Critique
ENG 225 Introduction to Film
Instructor: Dr. Melissa Rigney
01/08/2012
Abstract
Title: Two for the Money
Year: 2005, Color
Run Time: 123 minutes
Director: D.J. Caruso
I enjoyed this movie more than it seems that most critics and viewer’s did. While it may not have been one of D.J. Caruso’s better films, it certainly was more than entertaining. It has a definite meaning that was delivered. Emotion, greed, power, and ego are all factors in the lure of addiction.
The Lure of Addiction “We’re all lemons. We need to lose”. An unforgettable quote given by Walter Abrams (Al Pacino); at a gamblers anonymous meeting. He goes on to tell the other gamblers …show more content…
Almost always there is conflict of some sort in any movie and in Two For The Money, each of the characters are in definite conflict with their inner demons as they each struggle with their own addictions. The characters are predictable in this film; however, that does not in any way make it a boring film. The actors in this film are all very believable in their roles and do an excellent job in creating their characters. Al Pacino plays the part of Walter Abrams who ironically does have a gambling problem in which he struggles to overcome, and as usual, his personality comes through creating a character that is larger than life and very intense. Mathew McConaughey plays the part of Brandon Lang and does a stellar job at impersonating the real Brandon Lang. Brandon struggles with his dysfunctional relationship with his father and the everyday struggles and stress related to his job. Rene Russo plays the part of Walter Abrams supportive wife and fits in the best she can. Her character is not given much to do. She also struggles with her addiction, as she is a recovering …show more content…
Watching the film assured me that it did in fact deliver a message, told in such a way that the emotions portrayed were actually felt them rather than just observing them. Gambling in itself is considered a societal and controversial issue as it involves morals and ethic. The film draws you into the excitement and the dark side of the multi billion dollar gambling industry-providing escapism as the audience is taken in by the experience. Society definitely influenced this film as well as the film impacts society. It enables the audience an insider’s view of the fast-paced lifestyle from the glitz and the glam all the way down to greedy motives and ethics being challenged to the very