Reindeer Games (2000, USA) C-104m. SCOPE ** D: John Frankenheimer. Starring Ben Affleck, Gary Sinise, Charlize Theron, Dennis Farina, James Frain, Donal Logue, Danny Trejo, Isaac Hayes, Ashton Kutcher. Interesting cast saddled with ludicrous script: Affleck, just released fom prison, takes on his cell mate's identity to make out with his gorgeous penfriend Theron. However, the lady's freaked-out brother Sinise intends to use him in a robbery of a casino. Twists galore and some violent shoot-outs, but movie doesn't work. Affleck (showing us his array of dumb faces) and Sinise (chewing up the scenery) are not appealing. Score by Alan Silvestri. Also released in a 124m. director's cut. |