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Flawless is the story of Walt Koontz (Robert De Niro), a bitter, homophobic security guard who suffers a stroke that leaves him partially paralyzed. Depressed and suicidal over his slurred speech and awkward limp, he eventually breaks down and asks a neighbor for voice lessons. The neighbor, an unglamorous drag artist named Rusty (Philip Seymour Hoffman), is as uncomfortable and disgusted with Koontz's bitter demeanor as Koontz is with Rusty's lifestyle. Hoffman proves that he is one of the finest character actors currently working in films. FLAWLESS is a nice change of pace for director Joel Schumacher (BATMAN FOREVER, THE LOST BOYS).
...Schumacher does his most jovial and humane work in years....As long as Hoffman and De Niro are acting out, it's a light-fingered charmer... -- Rating: B+
...FLAWLESS is a personal and meaningful work that takes Schumacher back to his New York roots of the '60's & 70's...
...De Niro confirms his talent....[Hoffman] proves a powerful peer for his macho co-star, even in stiletto heels...