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WIPE THAT SMIRK OFF YOUR FACE!


Bloody hell, Bruce McGill completely pwned that scene. I got shivers. First time watching this film, it just went from good to great, even thought I'm watching a scratched netflix copy and had to skip a few chapters.

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Almost five years later...totally agree with your post. Bruce McGill is absolutely one of my favorite actors. Although he's a character actor and usually gets small roles, you never forget him (loved him as Chuck in Matchstick Men). He's one of those actors that really deserves some recognition.

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Watched this yesterday for the first time in over 20 years and that scene, esp. Bruce McGill's delivery was still awesome!

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Tremendous.

This movie has three of the greatest shouting confrontations ever put on film, and this is one.
Just watched again yesterday after 21 years — same impact if not more.

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One of many reasons this is movie is (mostly) an overlooked gem.

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