Fools Gold

I think it is funny that I always discuss the actors and actresses that I like and dislike when I am critiquing a film. But I have to explain to everyone who might read this that I might be biased, so if you really enjoy the actors that I don't care for (or vice versa) then you might not want to take what I have to say at face value. I had to give this disclaimer prior to writing my opinions of this film because I don't like Matthew McConaughey...at all. Some people really like him, but I do not think that he has versatility as an actor. I think he always plays the exact same character, and this film was no different. He did exude a little more integrity than is normal for his characters, but the other character flaws were so abundant that I was not able to enjoy this movie. There were some funny moments, but I was not captivated by any of the main characters enough to care about what happens to them. I felt the plot was promising, but there were so many holes in the finished project that squashed the potential. However, I did shed a small tear for Donald Sutherland when he reads his daughters text message...how sad to realize that your child only wants to see you to get your money! Overall I was not impressed, but will be giving the movie 2 pigs due to the few touching and endearing moments.