Cormac McCarthy's masterful screenwriting debut for The Counselor is met the superb acting skills of a bevy of A-listers, particularly Cameron Diaz, who stole the show.
The film had all the ingredients to be a classic, and for many it will be. But the lack of suspense, coupled with the often didactic discourses and uninteresting characters makes "The Counselor" one of the biggest busts of 2013.