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Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo's work as covered on Movie Habit

  • The Equalizer (2014)

    Melissa Leo, Actor

    Denzel Equalizes Review by Robert Denerstein: Fuqua and Washington overplay their hand. Revenge is a movie best served on the B side.

  • Oblivion (2013)

    Melissa Leo, Actor

    Cruise runs toward Oblivion Review by Robert Denerstein: An intriguing look lacks a plot to match

    Review by Matt Anderson: Oblivion finds its own soul and creates its own nourishing atmosphere.

  • Flight (2012)

    Melissa Leo, Actor

    Washington takes Flight Review by Robert Denerstein: Washington keeps a firm hand on the controls

  • The Fighter (2010)

    Melissa Leo, Actor

    Bale trains Wahlberg to be The Fighter Review by Robert Denerstein: May not be a boxing classic, but it's got loads of spit-in-your-eye spirit

    Review by Matt Anderson: Christian Bale scores another knockout in this middleweight boxing drama based on a true story.

  • Conviction (2010)

    Melissa Leo, Actor

    Swank and Rockwell show Conviction Review by Robert Denerstein: Great cast outweighs built-for-inspiration ease

  • The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2006)

    Melissa Leo, Actor

    Cedillo has Three Burials for Jones Review by Marty Mapes: New filmmakers are often told "don't mistake motion for action." This is why.