Saturday, March 30, 2019

The Man Who Wasn't There (2001): Billy Bob Thornton, Scarlett Johansson and James Gandolfini


     Written, produced and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) is an edgy Neo-Noir that was heavily influenced by the works of James M. Cain. The story focuses on a barber who blackmails his wife's lover, and the resulting trouble that ensues. Roger Deakins provides wonderful black and white cinematography (which was digitally altered from color shots) and smooth period detail. The ensemble cast is great, including Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, James Gandolfini, Scarlett Johansson and Tony Shalhoub.

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001:Billy Bob Thornton

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001: Scarlett Johansson

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001:Billy Bob Thornton and Frances McDormand

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001: Scarlett Johansson

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001: Billy Bob Thornton and James Gandolfini

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001: Scarlett Johansson

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001:Billy Bob Thornton

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001: James Gandolfini

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001: Scarlett Johansson

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001: Scarlett Johansson and Billy Bob Thornton

The Man Who Wasn't There. 2001: Scarlett Johansson

"The Man Who Wasn't There"- movie trailer