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Don McKay

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Everything appears off-kilter when a man (Thomas Haden Church) returns to his hometown after 25 years to visit his former lover (Elisabeth Shue).
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Thomas Haden Church and Elisabeth Shue do their best with what they're given, but Don McKay is too confused and far-fetched to be taken seriously as a noir, and too inconsistent to work as a black comedy.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Goldberger gets a few good tonal feints in, especially when he consults the Coen recipe book for the disorienting effect of blood (and bloody violence) on American simple folk. Rated: B- Apr 7, 2010 Full Review Manohla Dargis New York Times When you pack your movie with performers like Mr. Church, Ms. Leo, Mr. Rebhorn and Keith David (as Don(TM)s old friend), all with faces and deliveries that can slide easily between comedy and menace, you(TM)re holding a full house. Rated: 3/5 Apr 2, 2010 Full Review Lou Lumenick New York Post Don McKay certainly has its moments, but it never manages to maintain the consistent tone so crucial if a black comedy is going to actually be funny. Rated: 2/4 Apr 2, 2010 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an almost aggressively pointless piece of work that simply isn't able to justify its very existence. Rated: 1/4 Jul 31, 2011 Full Review Brian Orndorf DVDTalk.com Labored and distractingly uneven, Don McKay comes across as a lackadaisical film school writing assignment that somehow lucked into a feature film deal. Rated: D+ Jul 24, 2010 Full Review James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk Goldberger makes the most of his eclectic, multi-Oscar-nominated cast to make up for the lack of scope and visual panache, not to mention the sometimes strained machinations of his plot Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 29, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel B "Don McKay" is a captivating neo-noir thriller that masterfully blends suspense, dark humor, and unexpected twists. Thomas Haden Church delivers a compelling performance as the titular character, a reclusive janitor who returns to his hometown after 25 years, only to find himself entangled in a web of deception and intrigue. Elisabeth Shue shines as Sonny, his enigmatic former lover, whose mysterious illness sets the plot in motion. The film's atmosphere is enhanced by its moody cinematography and a haunting score that keeps viewers on edge. Director Jake Goldberger skillfully crafts a narrative that keeps audiences guessing until the very end, making "Don McKay" a must-watch for fans of the genre. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Audience Member Now this film is a confusing one.it has fairly good acting from church and david and rebhorn gives a scary stunning performance in the parts he's in. Also walsh gives a comedic and entertaining performance. But this movie doesn't know if it's a crime drama a romance or a dark comedy and it ends up muddled in the build up. The end stages of the film deliver a excellent twist a sad truth to the story If it wasn't for the conclusion of the story it would be a two star movie but I'll say it's worth the watch Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member (** 1/2): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon13.gif[/img] An interesting film that fell apart for me at the end. A near-miss. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Thomas Haden Church is ideal as a lonely, melancholic man who is trying to give a meaning to his boring life. And possibly the only reason to watch Don McKay. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member A little insane, but fun to watch. Love Thomas Haden Church! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member A lukewarm Lynch-like film that leaves much to be desired, especially from stiff-jointed actress Elisabeth Shue. The movie's a series of curve balls without any real dramatic tension. It also can't make up its mind tonally. One minute it's a serious thriller, the next a black comedy. It's very rough and with a little work it could have been a bit more interesting. It's just a mess of a movie that will only mildly entertain. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jake Goldberger

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Thomas Haden Church

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Elisabeth Shue

Sonny

Melissa Leo

Marie

M. Emmet Walsh

Samuel

Keith David

Otis Kent

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Thomas Haden Church as Don McKay in "Don McKay." Elisabeth Shue as Sonny in "Don McKay." Melissa Leo as Marie in "Don McKay." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Everything appears off-kilter when a man (Thomas Haden Church) returns to his hometown after 25 years to visit his former lover (Elisabeth Shue).
Director
Jake Goldberger
Producer
Jim Young
Screenwriter
Jake Goldberger
Distributor
Image, Animus Films
Rating
R (Language|Some Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 2, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 29, 2010
Runtime
1h 27m
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