Fresh
A flawed but decidedly promising first movie.
Tom Huddlestone, Time Out
The Merry Gentleman
A man with a secret. A woman with a past.
2008 · 1h 50m · R
Crime, Drama
Directed by
Michael Keaton
Overview
A woman who leaves an abusive relationship to begin a new life in a new city, where she forms an unlikely and ironic relationship with a suicidal hit man (unbeknownst to her). Enter a worn, alcoholic detective to form the third party in a very unusual triangle as this story begins to unfold.
Director and cast
- Michael Keaton Director
- Michael Keaton as Frank Logan
- Kelly Macdonald as Kate Frazier
- Tom Bastounes as Dave Murcheson
- Mike Bradecich as Jerry
- Debbi Burns as Office Worker at Christmas Party
- Maritza Cabrera as Restaurant Patron
- Bobby Cannavale as Michael
- Esther Claire as Restaurant Patron
- William Dick as Mr. Weiss
- Lori Ann Gerdisch as Female Co-Worker
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
65%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Keaton builds the tension nicely. Payoffs aren't as important to him as establishing a mood, a tone (mostly bleak). Patient, at times to a fault, he allows the characters to build over time.
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
Fresh
Michael Keaton the actor should work with Michael Keaton the director more.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh
As an actor and now as a promising first-time director, Keaton's keen instincts serve him well.
Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times
Fresh
That this gloomy movie partly succeeds is a credit to the sharp dialogue, the fine cast and the directing debut of a reluctant star.
Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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