the cooler [A-]

moviemcpeake snippet: This film gives new meaning to the phrase unlucky in love. William H. Macy plays a loser yet again. Although it never gets old to see him nail a unlucky, almost pathetic character, named Bernie. Alec Baldwin plays Shelly, an old school casino owner. The role earned him a deserved academy award nomination. The film is simple, but the characters are complicated and interesting. There is humor, drama, suspense, and an ending that was perfect. This film in terms of character relationships is flawless. If you like cheering for the underdog, you will love cheering for the cooler.


recommendation: just a great film to watch and own.