Jacob Moss

[45/100] Keeps that same whimsy and wit that other Coen films I’ve seen have; which to me, is the downfall of the film. The narrative that Joel Coen crafted is actually great. The problem is: the usual Coen style just doesn’t work for a story like this. In my eyes, it feels like these characters are meant to be menacing and ruthless; instead, they all come off as goofballs rather than hardened criminals (especially considering the year).

[70/100] A very thought out and well crafted adaptation. The interview scene with Arthur Leigh Allen is seriously good filmmaking on literally all fronts. Unfortunately, Ruffalo’s performance weighs this film down *a lot* for me. His performance is closer to a Jean-Pierre Melville protagonist than a 70s LA detective.