This'll be the one Denzel didn't win the Oscar for. His factory-worker Everyman holds up a hospital when the nasty insurance company won't help his dying son. Shades of Dog Day Afternoon, but an astounding cast (Robert Duvall, James Woods, Ray Liotta) can't stop director Nick (son of John) Cassavetes from descending into trite, teary sentimentality.
Rating: 2 / 10
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse: London O2 Arena, June 17, 2013
‘Even worse than Lou Reed. . .’
Keith Richards: "All experiments come to an end."
The Eagles: upcoming world tour "very well could be our last"
Bob Dylan announces UK tour dates
An encounter with Van Morrison
Morrissey announces live dates
The 22nd Uncut Playlist Of 2013
Paul Simonon: "Bob Dylan used to come to a lot of Clash shows"
Consider this the last in a short series of encounters with somewhat cantankerous sorts, following accounts in this space over the couple of weeks of meetings with Lou Reed and Gordon Lightfoot, both of which have stirred some passing interest and lively comment. Today’s subject is Van Morrison...
