Nine Queens (2000)

McCarthy praises the film as a clever, superbly acted suspenser with an exceptionally engaging plot. He singles out the screenplay’s escalating swindles and Darin’s charismatic performance as Marcos.

Turner gives the film an enthusiastic verdict, calling it one of the year's most enjoyable films. He especially praises its performances, snappy photography and razor-sharp, twist-filled script.

The critic calls it an exceptionally entertaining, clever film. They single out its suspenseful con-game plotting and unobtrusive direction against an unfamiliar Buenos Aires backdrop.

The critic gives the film a strongly positive verdict, finding it even more compelling on a second viewing. They praise its intricate plotting, lively performances, and sharp observations of Argentine society.

Thomas gives the film an enthusiastic verdict, praising its clever, funny con-man story and sustained tension. He especially singles out Ricardo Darin’s performance and the lively chemistry between him and Gaston Pauls.

Bradshaw calls the film outstanding, praising its deliciously cynical double-dealing and enduring questions about greed. He singles out the final-credits payoff as an amusing finish.

The review is strongly positive, calling the film smart and propulsive. It singles out the nimble performances and the political dimension beneath the caper plot.

Phipps regards the film as a fine con picture whose poetic logic makes up for plot details that do not always stand to reason. He praises its portrayal of con artistry as a lifestyle with existential implications.

The review presents the film as accomplished, highly entertaining thriller fare. It singles out the film’s tricksy construction and sting-in-the-tail payoff.

The headline identifies this as a film-festival review of Nine Queens. The blocked page provides no critic verdict or specific praise to summarize.

Gonzalez finds the film entertaining but overly derivative, with little at stake beyond an easily anticipated double-cross. He praises Ricardo Darín and Gastón Pauls, while singling out Leticia Brédice as the film’s true star.

The critic finds the film energetic and intriguing, but says its cleverness eventually becomes convoluted and feels like a cheat. The layered deception is singled out as the source of its intrigue, though the characters’ early scams are not especially enthralling.