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Everybody Wins (1990)

Rate: 7
Viewed: 7/17

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7/17: Here's a nice unknown gem: Everybody Wins.

Penned by Arthur Miller, the story is captivating. It's a psychological thriller about a sane man trying to save an innocent person in prison but is forced to deal with mentally ill people on the outside in order to crack the case. Absolutely terrific are the performances. The three standouts are Nick Nolte, Debra Winger, and Will Patton whose character makes for a pretty creepy guy. Kathleen Wilhoite does a good job, too.

Not many people realize this, but Nick Nolte is an underrated actor. No matter how low key a film can be, he can always be counted on to give a genuine human performance. Hence, he's convincing here. In case if you're wondering, a shot of B&B is 1/2 oz of brandy and 1/2 oz of Bénédictine.

All in all, Everybody Wins is a performance-driven picture.