To those who don't speak Spanish, "matador" means 'killer' in English. That's what the movie is about, Pierce Brosnan is a matador (hit man) that is on his way down, a lonely guy with no manners. He meets Greg Kinnear (Danny) the everyday, married, standard guy and somehow they get involved, i guess because each one has something the other lacks. Danny needs excitement and Julian needs a friend.
This movie really surprised me, i wasn't expecting so much to tell the truth. It is smart, funny and different, it has a taste to dark humor that is very good. The cinematography is great, the performances in general are good, but the surprise of the night is Pierce Brosnan, in his character (Julian Noble) that steals the show. Who would have thought that the 007 could be so funny? this part is perfect for him, you totally believe this character, it is his best work so far, waaaay better than his clichéd image of the attractive gentleman. It is a good movie, very enjoyable. The chemistry between Brosnan and Greg Kinnear is very good also, although Greg has been better in other parts like when he played the gay neighbor of Jack Nicholson in "as good as it gets"(a very good film also). The Matador is fresh and original, enjoy it.
This movie really surprised me, i wasn't expecting so much to tell the truth. It is smart, funny and different, it has a taste to dark humor that is very good. The cinematography is great, the performances in general are good, but the surprise of the night is Pierce Brosnan, in his character (Julian Noble) that steals the show. Who would have thought that the 007 could be so funny? this part is perfect for him, you totally believe this character, it is his best work so far, waaaay better than his clichéd image of the attractive gentleman. It is a good movie, very enjoyable. The chemistry between Brosnan and Greg Kinnear is very good also, although Greg has been better in other parts like when he played the gay neighbor of Jack Nicholson in "as good as it gets"(a very good film also). The Matador is fresh and original, enjoy it.