I have to wonder if glorifying the sick and twisted is really where our society wants to lead themselves. I watched ‘The Counselor” with intrigue because, one, the name value drew me – Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Brad Pitt – a number of actors that really grace the stage with character and panache. But that’s where the movie left me frustrated.

All that panache and glitz seemed lost in some twisted notion to explain away the ills of our society, and glorify the delivery of methodical evil on our world. We don’t need this right now. We need reality and love – that can still be found at the movies, right?

The actors? Are they just sidelining their morals to collect a paycheck? I know there are superstars out there that only take roles they feel merit substance. I’m curious about this set of names that graced the stage in ‘The Counselor” I cannot justify the ideal that listening to the philosophy of criminals is of a greater value than people that represent good in our lives.

I walked away feeling a bit confused about what it was that I liked, and as I get further away, I wonder why I would like this in the first place.