Clay Pigeons

The first half of "Clay Pigeons" is an outstanding lesson in filmmaking, but the film is undermined by a slow second half featuring an FBI investigation headed by a miscast Jeanne Garofalo. Nevertheless, superior originality is evidenced here, keeping film noir alive and pulsing. ... Full Review

My biggest concern with Clay Pigeons, besides the fact....Janeane Garofalo wastes a good performance.....The movie is slow....as far as being a psychological thriller, it lacks both elements usually associated with such movies, psychological stuff and thrilling stuff..... ... Full Review

Joaquin Phoenix stars as Clay, a gas station attendant who is forced to cover up his best friend's suicide - the man actually tried to frame him for the deed after he found out Clay was having an affair with his wife, Amanda (Georgina Cates). Otherwise, you'd be better off skipping this awful black comedy. ... Full Review

That said, the main problem with Clay Pigeons isn't even questionable taste. An allegedly comedic thriller about serial killing, David Dobkin's Clay Pigeons strives for the kind of edgy humor that, when misjudged, can make the relevant parties look extremely foolish, not to mention morally bankrupt. ... Full Review

In this dark and twisted comedy.... ... Full Review

A quirky, original film worthy of watching. Police and FBI believe Clay to be the prime suspect in the local murders that have been taking place. An unpredictable conclusion leaves the audience with an uneasy feeling in the pit of their stomachs. ... Full Review

Vince Vaughn may play the two best movie serial killers this year if his Norman Bates rendition can match his performance in "Clay Pigeons. Clay has a really bad day when his unbalanced best friend Earl commits suicide in a manner to indicate Clay had killed him. ... Full Review

Upon that friend's suicide, Clay finds himself deeper in trouble with the law as he becomes the prime suspect in a serial murder spree. Obviously the killer has both for being the serial killer and for getting Clay deeper in trouble. ... Full Review

Georgina Cates did the best of them all.....All the characters were awesome!....And Janeane Garofalo (Dale Shelby), as always, is kick-ass good..... ... Full Review

Clay Pigeons is an intensely creepy, slower , film with some great actors doing some rich characters. Joaquin Phoenix is complete perfection as always. Janeane Garofalo is about five foot tall, and every inch is filled with natural talent. ... Full Review