matchstick men was brilliant. well cast and perfectly performed. if the writer isn't getting any work, perhaps his muse has fled and he is only writing crap. nic is an easy target, but i think he should look at the quality of his own work. as for the new guy, he should read up on interview with a vampire. ann rice was horrified that tom cruise was cast as lestat. she was very vocal about it. i can't stand him either, so i get her reaction. BUT he nailed the role. he made the film. later ms. rice publically lauded his performance and did a mea culpa about her initial reaction. he is looking a gift horse in the mouth. he better watch out, or he might get bit!