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The Lookout (2007)

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Directed by Scott Frank

Starring Jeff Daniels, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Carla Gugino, Bruce McGill, Isla Fisher, Matthew Goode

A former high-school hockey star handicapped in a tragic car accident becomes an unlikely ally to a crack team of determined bank robbers in this thriller starring Jeff Daniels and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. When his promising career on the ice is suddenly cut short, former athlete Chris Pratt (Gordon-Levitt) goes to work as a janitor in a local bank. Cleaning floors soon gives way to criminal enterprise when the onetime puck-slinger is recruited to help clean out the very bank that employs him. Screenwriter Scott Frank (Out of Sight and Minority Report) makes his directorial debut, working from his own original screenplay. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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Doncha just love those Hockey j ...
by chrismorrell in chrismorrell Blog

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"I got this as a "JGL " fan,thinking it would be another "Indie" goodie,like "Brick" ,but no, it turned out to be pretty mainstream fare..Hockey "jock" ..rich parents..loses memory in a car crash ,career ruined .works in bank as security guard..stalked by crims..fill in the blanks..It's not that bad..Jeff Daniels is his blind "rehab buddie" and the main "baddie" is a very charismatic Matthew Goode, who is a Brit.(?) He was in "Matchpoint" ,that's why i thought ,"Wimbledon" connection!...Lo " [More]

The Lookout (2007)
by Kowalski76 in Rebellious Celluloid

lost interest.

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""whoever has the money has the power" the tagline states. I'll tell you something Isla Fisher, Matthew Goode nor the walking cliche named 'Bones' had the money. If they had there's no evidence they ever spent any of it on acting lessons. Their performances, for me spoiled an otherwise solid film. Can't fault Scott Franks script or directing, and the two leads nail their roles.Sadly, not enough to make me recommend a viewing. " [More]

Scott Frank's directorial debut
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"Did anyone see any advertising for the directorial debut of screenwriter Scott Frank last year? “Scott who?,” you say — and that’s where the problems begin… The other sadness is that Mr. Frank, the award-winning writer of ‘Minor " [More]

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"Lately I've had more time to watch movies than I have had to write about them. Actually, that statement is a bit misleading, because any time I'm watching a movie I could be writing instead, but forgive me, I recently got cable for the first time in about 20 years, so I've been overwhelmed lately by so many viewing options. Some of the movies inspire a few random thoughts, but sometimes not enough to warrant a full review. So here goes, my first weekly roundup of the movies I' " [More]

Legend of Idiocracy Lookout
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"The Legend of Drunken Master is a really enjoyable Jackie Chan ("Rush Hour 3") flick. The martial arts and fight sequences are well choreographed and some of the dialogue and characters, especially the step-mother are hilarious. The plot is kind of light. A group of thieves are smuggling Chinese artifacts out of the country and selling them on the black market. Chan " [More]

Re:Recasting THE BREAKFAST CLUB ...
by tl8706 in Filmgaming
"Joseph Gordon Levitt (The Lookout) ... Andrew 'Andy' Clark (make him a swimmer) Jay Baruchel (Knocked Up) ... Brian Ralph Johnson Taylor Kitsch (The Covenant) ... John Bender Amber Tamblyn ([More]

Re:Re:Re: Top 5 Heist Films
by Puhnner in Top 5
"ok, maybe these are not the best, but:Take the Money and Run ( I still laugh my ass off each time I see it, especially the scene where the teller and then everyone in the bank argues about what Woody's 'stick-up' note actually says )The Getaway ( although the book is much better )< " [More]

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by JimBell in Viewing with a purpose
"The fellow at the video store said the same thing; The Lookout tanked in theaters but is good. I agree the acting is very good. I also liked a lot of the little touches. Example: The young guy (Chris) is getting to know his new girlfriend (Luvlee) when he casually mentions that he hunted as a teenager and kept doing it even though he did not like it, becuase he was a very good shot. Do you think that might " [More]

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by Jymkata in Viewing with a purpose
"Again, this is not totally unknown and it's recent, but it completely missed at the theaters. The Lookout is a great little crime thriller with loads of character. The acting is great - Jeff Daniels is always good but the entire cast is effective. Matthew Goode turns in one of my favorite smart bad guy roles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt has grown on me immensely over the years. From annoying me as Demi's " [More]

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by Risselada in Philosophy of Film
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