Movie Reviews for Clay Pigeons

Clay Pigeons

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Movie Reviews of Clay Pigeons

Movie Review: Friggin brilliant.
Summary: 4 Stars

Discovering Clay Pigeons was to me like discovering a stock certificate in my grandfather's attic and realizing it's worth some serious cash. Well, maybe not to that extent, but along the same lines.

PLOT: Clay Bidwell (Phoenix) is having a rough week. The dead body of one of his former girlfriends in found in a local lake, and a floozy he once hooked-up with is found stabbed repeatedly in her home on the outskirts of town. Everyone is suspecting Clay except for a amicable fella named Lester Long (Vaughn), who has a million dollar smile and the charm to back it up. It seems that everywhere Clay goes, death and Lester Long aren't far behind, smiling with a boyish grin and an "I know something you don't know" glare in his eyes.

It's hard to categorize Clay Pigeons. There are elements of hilarity and elements of suspense, but mostly, the film creates its own distinct vibe by taking the viewer into a bizarre world where death and humor are intermixed and the result is something rather brilliant. Phoenix and Vaughn both deliver masterfully in roles that suit their strengths. For Vaughn, playing a roguish miscreant who saturates his world with intellectual wit was something quite entertaining to behold. On the flipside, Phoenix is right at home in playing the role of a kid who is clinging desperately to his sanity as the world around him crumbles under the weight of accusation.

Overall, Clay Pigeons is a solid film that will keep you engaged to the end. If you're a fan of Vaughn or Phoenix, you won't be let down with either.

Movie Review: How did I miss this one?
Summary: 4 Stars

I'm surprised I haven't heard more about this one. It hung in the la la land of my queue for years until I finally just got around to watching it. This is yet another underrated movie that somehow just kind of got lost in the mix... after watching it I seriously wondered how this one wasn't much more popular; it has the feeling of a serious cult classic.

The whole thing has this really campy and energetic feeling to it... the story is nothing too special but it's told in a way that makes it pretty fun to watch. But what really made this movie for me were the characters... Vince Vaughn was great in this! Seeing this makes me wish he would do more experimental roles instead of being the romantic comedy go to guy that he is now. I definitely recommend this one, I'd bet a pretty penny that most people will get a kick out of it. 4/5 stars.

Movie Review: a good dark comedy
Summary: 4 Stars

If you liked Fargo, you'll appreciate this film. Very funny despite the dead bodies that start piling up. Vince Vaughn steals the show as Lester Long, with a creepy laugh sprinkling his unpredictable behavior. You'll feel sorry for Joaquin Phoenix's character Clay for the trouble he gets mixed up in, even though he's far from innocent, which you tend to forget along the way. My 7 year old was drawn out of bed by the sounds of Lester Long's big mouth, and he plopped down on the couch and immediately started laughing at Lester's antics and creepy giggling. The soundtrack was perfect, and you may find yourself with a little Elvis on the brain after you see this...I'll never be able to hear It's Now or Never the same way again....

Movie Review: Excellent and Dazzling
Summary: 4 Stars

Clay Pigeons is one of my all time, favorite movies. Its scenes are exceptionally shot (the landscapes alone are enough to watch it, in my opion) and the acting is top of the line. If you are attracted to the work of ANY of the members of this cast, you are sure to love their performances.

Now no, this movie isn't for the faint of heart, nor is it as light as a 'dark comedy.' It's relatively intense, though not all that gory. For sinister-veined, drama lovers, it's right up your alley.