The Minus Man
When He's Around Nothing Adds Up.
When quiet and amiable Vann Siegert (Owen Wilson) drifts into town, no one suspects the evil that lies beneath the surface. Despite his easy charm, he is merely a reflection of what those who encounter him want him to be.
The more Vann tries to make a success of his new life, the stronger are the mysterious forces that pull him in a darker direction. When locals start to disappear, it becomes clear that an eerie subtraction is at work among the lost and lonely of this sleepy, seaside hamlet. People look toward Vann, but no one can quite put their finger on who he really is. Through it all, he carries on a surreal dialogue with imaginary detectives (Dwight Yoakam and Dennis Haysbert) who question his crimes and motives.
Janeane Garofalo, Brian Cox and Mercedes Ruehl also star in this unsettling and offbeat psychological thriller that looks into the mind of a serial killer.
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strange movie - deb1
I was compelled to watch this movie to try and figure out what it was all about.
I got the the main character was a killer but never understood why he did what he did. I found the acting very good and I always like Owen Wilson.
It was interesting, but strange.Interesting twist - rnhaas
This is an interesting and often funny twist on the serial killer genre. It's so unlike most of those movies I've seen; it's utterly fascinating. I guess offbeat might be the best word for it. The premise, the main character, and the execution are all so different than what we usually get in these movies that it makes for a really interesting movie. I don't know what else to say, really. Well worth watching.Good role for Owen Wilson - mbg-
Owen Wilson plays a slightly modified version of the usual Owen Wilson character, but that just happens to be a very good match to this role.
It's a slow-paced movie that gives you a chance to take in what's going on. It's a nice change from the usual serial killer analysis, which is often very violent and suspenseful with an uneasiness to it. This movie isn't like that. It's more of a "how other people see serial killers before they know they're serial killers" point-of-view, rather than a "what's going on inside this serial killer's head?".
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strange movie - deb1
I was compelled to watch this movie to try and figure out what it was all about.
I got the the main character was a killer but never understood why he did what he did. I found the acting very good and I always like Owen Wilson.
It was interesting, ...Interesting twist - rnhaas
This is an interesting and often funny twist on the serial killer genre. It's so unlike most of those movies I've seen; it's utterly fascinating. I guess offbeat might be the best word for it. The premise, the main character, and the execution are all so ...Good role for Owen Wilson - mbg-
Owen Wilson plays a slightly modified version of the usual Owen Wilson character, but that just happens to be a very good match to this role.
It's a slow-paced movie that gives you a chance to take in what's going on. It's a nice change from the usual ...