Matchstick Men was directed by Ridley Scott and starred Nicolas Cage. The film was based on a book written by Eric Garcia. The film begins with Nicolas Cage as Roy Waller, a con artist who suffers from major OCD and a few phobias, both controlled by medication. His tendencies cause him to want everything to be tidy and clean and also require him to open and close a door three times while counting out loud, sometimes in different languages. The alleged phobia he has concerns the outdoors, including doors open to the outside. Roy's usual scam that he is currently working on involves calling people and telling them that they have won a large sum of money on which they have to pay a large tax, then selling them water filtration systems. water by telling them that if they buy one, it will ensure that they do not have to pay taxes on the lottery. I thought it was pretty funny when Roy's partner, Frank, was on the phone with one of these people. While he said the water filter cost $800, he peeled off a sticker on the filter that said $50. Roy has medication for his OCD, which he obtains illegally from a doctor. When he ran out of medicine, he called his doctor, but he walked away. Left untreated, his OCD and phobia become so out of control that he locks himself indoors and refuses to answer his phone for three days while cleaning incessantly. After not seeing Roy for three days, Frank comes to see him and takes him to Dr. Kelin. Dr. Kelin gives Roy a prescription on the condition that Roy talk to him and undergo a little therapy. During one of these discussions, Dr. Kelin learns of Roy's ex-wife, whom he has not seen for 14 years and who, at that time, was pregnant with a child. After a little reflection on his past re...... middle of paper ......rs; Roy just thought it was. The fact is that it helped Roy; the severity of his disorders lessened even though the medications did not affect him. When you take something that you think should help you but really doesn't, and your brain thinks you feel better because you should, then it's a placebo. If I could say anything about this movie, I would say it's really, really great. I could even say that it is one of my favorite films. I loved the actors and the HUGE plot twist that I didn't see coming at all was fantastic. The only bad part of the movie that I didn't like was a strip bar scene and the swearing, but if you like those things I guess they would make this movie even better (which in my opinion , is almost impossible without their elimination). . I would definitely recommend this movie selectively to other people and will definitely watch it again.