The Counselor [2 Discs] [Blu-ray] [2013]

Movie was great and awesome really enjoyed everything about it

My main problem with this film I can not tell here as it would spoil the conclusion. Let just say one actor/actress is considerably less qualified to play their roll. That being said, The Counselor is a very fun even if not particuarly realistic film surrounding the drug trade between Mexico and the US. Javier Bardem and Brad Pitt shine bright and the always impressive Michael Fassbender does a great job driving the film as its lead character. It is very violent as to be expected of any film with this subject matter, but I wouldn't say it's exploitive, just simply brutal. Several great international actors appear in small roles as well to lend the film greater creadibilty. Ridley Scott's direction is spot on, for the most part. One scene where a motorcycle rider meets a gruesome end is especially well done. Overall The Counselor is not great, but worth the time if you want to see a dark, twisted and quite scary look at the world of high stakes drug trafficing.

It's impossible to surpass the entertainment value here. An exciting drama filled with big name stars and produced by one of the biggest names in Hollywood. I must share that I have had some difficulty claiming the digital copy.

Michael Fassbender is one of the many stars in this movie. Most all of his film are very good and this one doesn't disappoint. He's a counselor/attorney to large scale drug dealers and making lots of money until he's accused of dealing himself which is fictitious. Very well played.

I enjoyed the movie quite a lot because I don't enjoy the standard movie plot or theme. I like the eccentric movies that you can't see what's going on or what's coming. Unfortunately I feel that the writer got a little too cute with this story and thought if he confused enough people, that would make it a better movie. I usually enjoy non-linear story lines but in this case, they waited too long to come back to certain story lines.

I rate this film a B to B+. There were a few gruesome scenes that might be to much for young viewers. Overall, I enjoyed the film. It is a story about cause and effect. How indirect relationships can impact our lives and lives of others around us.

While the cast and director would suggest one of the best films of the past decade, this definitely isn't it. Don't get me wrong, I do like this movie quite a bit. Michael Fassbender acts his heart out here and that makes it worth watching alone. Add to that a fantastic (and oddly comical) Javier Bardem coupled with a handful of impressive set pieces and I am in. Cameron Diaz is really the only low point for me here, but I feel for most people you have be familiar with Cormac McCarthy's writing as well.

Great cast, graphic, erotic and good chemistry amongst the actors.