I was surprised by how much I enjoyed watching The Score. The plot is derivative, there's not much original material here, but somehow, I overlooked this and was immersed in the film. There's little point discussing the plot points because I feel one will enjoy it more by not divulging anything.
The film features an extraordinary acting performance by Ed Norton, in my opinion, this guy will just get bigger and bigger. He outshines De Niro, in my opinion, Norton is the star of the picture. De Niro doesn't have to do much, his screen presence is enough to enjoy. Marlon Brando gets third billing, it's nice to have him in the film, but his performance is not good as De Niro and Norton.
Angela Bassett is a disappointing character, I wanted a bit more from her.
Frank Oz does an excellent job with the material, he certainly knows how compose shots for the wide-screen format. Placing characters at either ends of the frame are a feast for the eyes. The screenplay lacks originality, but not a bad job. The film is very character based and shot in a down-to-earth location, very ordinary feel to the picture - a sense of realism.
Overall, an enjoyable heist picture, just don't expect too much original material. Ed Norton acts his pants off in this one.
The film features an extraordinary acting performance by Ed Norton, in my opinion, this guy will just get bigger and bigger. He outshines De Niro, in my opinion, Norton is the star of the picture. De Niro doesn't have to do much, his screen presence is enough to enjoy. Marlon Brando gets third billing, it's nice to have him in the film, but his performance is not good as De Niro and Norton.
Angela Bassett is a disappointing character, I wanted a bit more from her.
Frank Oz does an excellent job with the material, he certainly knows how compose shots for the wide-screen format. Placing characters at either ends of the frame are a feast for the eyes. The screenplay lacks originality, but not a bad job. The film is very character based and shot in a down-to-earth location, very ordinary feel to the picture - a sense of realism.
Overall, an enjoyable heist picture, just don't expect too much original material. Ed Norton acts his pants off in this one.