Raetsonwe Redundant and unnecessary.

Teringer An Exercise In Nonsense

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

thebluehex The 1999 film was based off of the novel of the same name, penned by Lew McCreary. It follows the tale of a lone drifter named Vann Siegert with a polite disposition and an "urge" to kill. He's soft-spoken and highly curious, reflective, and carries an innocent air about him which may be what makes it seem a little less jarring than it should be when he poisons his victims to death whenever the "urge" tells him to. In the film we follow him through his thought process and his emotions, hinting at a troubled past and an uncertain future. That's personally part of what I love so much about the film, it has a sense of serenity and calm to it, the freedom of the open road with no real destination. But there are darker parts as well, lots of psychological issues that seem to creep up and take control in the form of "dreams" or visions that Vann gets when he blacks out, sort of his way of justifying and/or dealing with the morality of his actions. The film leaves a lot open to interpretation and really has that "it" factor that draws you back in for another viewing (or three, or four…) as you make little connections and come up with your own ideas and opinions about Vann and the events that take place throughout the few months that we get to see in his life. The score was composed by Marco Beltrami, it's haunting and gorgeous with hints of darkness and even humor mixed in. An absolute perfect match for the film.I think this was a magnificent role for Owen, it took him out of his usual "funny man" role, forcing him out of his comfortable "improvisational" zone and presented him with a very deep character that he handled with both beauty and perfection. It's a shame that his performance as Vann isn't more recognized, it shows depth and a sort of professionalism that deserves accolade.See the full review, and more, at Owenation dot com!

Alexia Verona (idontknowiknowthatidontknow) short/concise review: a drifter goes from town to town and rents a room from a couple, the stranger has a dark secret, and it's more than you'd guess.ambiguous review:a man drifts into a town and blends in like the mist seeps into the swamp. Always centered upon his own line of thought, he starts to unravel his nice but peculiar personality upon a dreamy town.philosophical review:What is going on in a person's life that makes one shelter one's self from one's conscience and let himself just be. Were his actions a product of his environment or did he choose to do what he did? Did he choose not to accept free will and let his destiny take its course? Like nature, he's never in a hurry, never a hint of discomfort. Like a destiny fulfilling itself, perhaps he knows what will happen, will happen.If you like thrillers, horror, psychological drama, and intriguing stories, you might find this movie very much to your liking.

pm76227 Very little went into the thought of this movie. The job he gets is more than far fetched. Just stroll in and get a job with the Postal Service and just read the book and you can deliver mail. I laughed at this whole premise. Please before you make a movie do some research. That Postmaster was laughable...I need to shrink routes for the holidays. And what was counting the flyers????? A complete unrealistic joke. research research research.... What serial killer is that sociable and amiable?? I have to admit I have never like Owen as an actor. Maybe it's his accent. Says he is from Texas but it sound like a valley boy. OMG!! I can't believe he is delivering mail in a LLV for curbside delivery and getting out of his vehicle with a mailbag to deliver. Who wrote this crap?? This movie gets a F for Failure to research.

wes-connors Mild-mannered serial killer Owen Wilson (as Vann Siegert) drives his truck around, and kills an asthmatic junkie played by Sheryl Crow; then, he rents a small town room from Brian Cox and Mercedes Ruehl (as Doug and Jane Durwin). The couple seem to be getting over the possible loss of a daughter ("Karen"), and begin to treat Mr. Wilson as a member of their cold, distant family. He's a good fit. Mr. Cox offers fatherly help in getting Wilson a job at the post office; there, he meets Janeane Garofalo (as Ferrin). Ms. Garofalo is attracted to Wilson, but he appears disinterested. Hampton Fancher's "The Minus Man" is baffling. What's up with the imaginary room entrance, the borrowed truck, and the head bashing? What compels Wilson? Was it the spider that crawled in his ear? Are the detectives imaginary, or from the future? Like Vann says, "There's a mystery here that I could one day be tempted to explore, when I learn it better." The film is interesting and well-performed, but only minimally satisfying as a story. ****** The Minus Man (1999) Hampton Fancher ~ Owen Wilson, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Cox