The Matador (2005)

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Danny Wright (Greg Kinnear) is also in Mexico City on business, although a decidedly different kind of business. Danny lives in Denver with his wife Bean (Hope Davis), and while they may have troubles financially, there is a youthful lust between them that belies ten years of marriage. Danny finds himself in Mexico City for a business opportunity whose outcome could be the difference between solving all his financial problems or falling even deeper into debt.

One night, at the hotel bar, these two men meet. Before long, they find themselves involved in a strange friendship—built on the dark and drunken honesty shared among strangers who believe they will never see each other in the light of

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The Matador is solid entertainment through and through and will be worth seeing again and again just to watch Brosnan mop up the scenery. Hopefully, future Bonds will be given such the chance. 

The Matador" is an arch and offbeat comedy and an assassination thriller rolled into one. It's got two great leads who have a fantastic chemistry together...Unlikely that "The Matador" will prove to be a box office sensation of any sort, but those who are always on the lookout for something a little bit strange and a little bit sweet, make sure you keep your eyes peeled for this one. At the very least you'll never again look at Pierce Brosnan as "just that James Bond guy." 

--Scott Weinberg (eFilmCritic.com)

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Extremely enjoyable, superbly written comedy drama with a terrific comic performance from Pierce Brosnan. 

--Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)

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Dark comedies like this one are far too rare these days. If you get a chance to see this one, take it. 

--Scott Nash (TheMovieBuffs.com)

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...The Matador may not be a movie for everyone. Unfortunately, black comedies often aren't. But, if you're the type of person who can appreciate the lost art of storytelling and want to see a post-007 Pierce Brosnan in a stand-out performance, The Matador will not disappoint. 8/10

--Liam Cullin (EmpireMovies.com)

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Cast

Pierce Brosnan Die Another Day, Mars Attacks!, The World Is Not Enough Greg Kinnear As Good as It Gets, Little Miss Sunshine, You've Got Mail Hope Davis About Schmidt, Arlington Road, Flatliners Philip Baker Hall Magnolia, The Insider, The Talented Mr. Ripley Arlin Miller The Honeymooners Azucena Medina Jonah Meyerson The Royal Tenenbaums, House of D, Little Manhattan [more]

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Rolfe Kent Sideways, About Schmidt, Wedding Crashers

There's nothing edgy or groundbreaking about The Matador, but it's funny, touching, and ultimately endearing - and it's tough to ask more of this sort of film.  --James Berardinelli (ReelViews) "The Matador" doesn't break any new ground in the buddy genre, nor does it even rate as one of its best, but it's an amusing enough little comedy with enough offbeat hooks to make it stand out from the herd. B-,B- --Robin and Laura Clifford If the purpose of movie making is entertainment, this is one of the best of the year. 8/10 --Tony Medley (TonyMedley.com)

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