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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Kelly Masterson (written by)
Release Date:
26 September 2007 (France)
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Tagline:
No one was supposed to get hurt. more
Plot:
When two brothers organize the robbery of their parents' jewelery store the job goes horribly wrong, triggering a series of events that sends them, their father and one brother's wife hurtling towards a shattering climax. full summary | full synopsis
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11 wins
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12 nominations
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(51 articles)
The Missing Person: Michael Shannon
(From Tribeca Film. 18 November 2009, 5:45 AM, PST)
tMF Featured Trailer: Ethan Hawke rocks in Daybreakers!
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(From Tribeca Film. 18 November 2009, 5:45 AM, PST)
tMF Featured Trailer: Ethan Hawke rocks in Daybreakers!
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A multi-perspective heist movie that turns into so much more…
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | Andy Hanson |
 | Ethan Hawke | ... | Hank Hanson |
 | Albert Finney | ... | Charles Hanson |
 | Marisa Tomei | ... | Gina Hanson |
 | Aleksa Palladino | ... | Chris Lasorda |
 | Michael Shannon | ... | Dex |
 | Amy Ryan | ... | Martha Hanson |
 | Sarah Livingston | ... | Danielle Hanson |
 | Brian F. O'Byrne | ... | Bobby Lasorda (as Brían F. O'Byrne) |
 | Rosemary Harris | ... | Nanette Hanson |
 | Blaine Horton | ... | Justin |
 | Arija Bareikis | ... | Katherine |
| Leonardo Cimino | ... | William |
 | Lee Wilkof | ... | Jake |
 | Damon Gupton | ... | Doctor |
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MPAA:
Rated R for a scene of strong graphic sexuality, nudity, violence, drug use and language.
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Runtime:
117 min | Canada:123 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:18A |
France:U |
Taiwan:R-18 |
Argentina:16 |
Ireland:16 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
Malaysia:18PL |
Australia:MA |
Italy:VM14 |
Germany:16 |
Finland:K-15 |
New Zealand:R16 |
South Korea:18 |
Spain:18 |
Hong Kong:III |
USA:R (certificate #43235) |
Ireland:15 (video rating) |
Japan:R-18 |
Portugal:M/16 (Qualidade) |
Singapore:R21 |
Brazil:16 |
Peru:18
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A Scrabble board appears on a table in one of the first scenes with the father. The word "Doubt" is prominently displayed on the board. The film Doubt (2008/I) also starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, was released a year after this film.
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Goofs:
Factual errors: When Justin gives Andy a shot, the constricting band is not removed before injecting. It is incorrect and at least could damage the vein.
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Quotes:
Andrew 'Andy' Hanson:
We don't want Tiffany's. We want a Mom and Pop operation, in a busy place, on a Saturday when the week's takes go in the safe. We both worked there. We know the safe combinations. We know the burglar alarm signals. We know where everything is. I figure, between the week's take, the jewelry and the cases, the vault, there's a $500,000 haul. I figure probably six. The old dumb old lady that works there, she's alone till noon. She's not going to be a problem.
Henry 'Hank' Hanson: Andy...
Andrew 'Andy' Hanson: Yeah?
Henry 'Hank' Hanson: That's mom and dad's store.
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Henry 'Hank' Hanson: Andy...
Andrew 'Andy' Hanson: Yeah?
Henry 'Hank' Hanson: That's mom and dad's store.
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Movie Connections:
References Blame It on Rio (1984)
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Motel California
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BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD starts off promisingly, setting up a simple heist that goes awry, told from varying perspectives (in RASHOMON style). At around the hour mark, Sidney Lumet transforms this film into something that is so much more than the sum of its parts; it eventually morphs into a multi-faceted family drama, exploring the full realm of human emotions/relations, as the story comes to its chilling climax.
As is the case with Lumet, he manages to coax exceptional performances out of his star-studded cast, without any notion of over-acting or hyperbole. Philip Seymour Hoffman, in one of his best roles, is a complex, mysterious, and interesting character, and oftentimes dwarfs Ethan Hawke, who plays his brother, Hank. That's not to say that Hawke is not bad; in fact he is quite above adequate, in a troubled role that suits his style. Marisa Tomei is excellent for her relatively short appearance (the fact that she bares her flesh adds to this). Albert Finney's character (Andy and Hank's father) is the most intriguing, and in my opinion, he deserved a bit more screen-time. Amy Ryan also performs her job adequately.
BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD is not an exceptional movie, but it proves that Lumet is still near the top of his game at the (apparent) twilight of an illustrious career. Many of his characteristics and trademarks appear here, not least of which involves the use of his characters. Infused with a killer script (no pun intended), smart dialogue and pacing, and a decent score, BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD is a must-see. A truly underrated gem. 8/10. 3 stars (out of 4). Should just enter my Top 250 at 248. Highly recommended.