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'A Walk Among The Tombstones': The old man settles down . . . .

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Billy Wonka

This was a worthy film for suspense lovers. Liam overcomes his age by being mostly a detective and investigator than a Rambo-style man with special skills. It was the right book and script for his bones and joints to play well.

Scudder was an alcoholic cop who shot up three killers and accidentally finished off a seven year old. He quit drinking and quit the force to become an unlicensed PI who works for "gifts".

One of his AA mates came to him to get him to ride out and meet his brother (drug trafficker) whose wife had been kidnapped and returned to him in pieces despite him paying $400K. Dan Stevens (ex-Downton Abbey) wanted Scudder to find his wife's kidnappers and bring them back. Scudder rejected the offer but later changed his mind as the circumstances started to overlap with other kidnappings.

Good story, cinematography, and characters well-acted. It was a very somber feeling film and rightfully so. I believe this is worth a walk in.

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Not bad, but it really seems like a vehicle for AA: why so much attention to the 12 steps, for God's sake! nt - tinear 19:56:26 09/24/14 (0)
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RE: 'A Walk Among The Tombstones': The old man settles down . . . . - fantja 15:54:57 09/21/14 (0)
Another great one to see.
a bit uneven but pretty good, I preferred 'The Drop' which held my attention better - PhilJ 15:53:51 09/20/14 (0)
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The first ten or so Scudder books are great... - musetap 21:30:52 09/19/14 (1)
I can picture Neeson doing justice to the character, and as soon as it hits home media SEE him
doing so! Wonder if they capture the deeply Manhattanesque feel of the books?

"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" - Michael McClure
- Maybe we'll get one or two more . . . * - Billy Wonka 20:54:30 09/22/14 (0)
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RE: 'A Walk Among The Tombstones': The old man settles down . . . . - Billy Wonka 19:38:30 09/19/14 (1)
This film had a number of producers including Danny DeVito. Thought it odd, hope he gets his money back.
- This movie will do very well. DeVito makes a lot of $$$ producing B-films, the guy is savvy. Word is, he's - tinear 12:51:35 09/20/14 (0)
  seldom short on cash (badda bing).

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