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He Was a Quiet Man (2007) -- An office worker inadvertently becomes a hero after he saves a woman's life.

Overview

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Director:
Frank A. Cappello
Writer (WGA):
Frank A. Cappello (written by)
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Release Date:
7 December 2007 (UK) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance | Thriller more
Tagline:
He seemed like such a nice guy.. He pretty much kept to himself... more
Plot:
An office worker inadvertently becomes a hero after he saves a woman's life. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins more
User Comments:
He mostly kept to himself. more

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Additional Details

Runtime:
95 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Bob goes to lunch, he carries his briefcase by the handle, then sets it down flat on the top of the wall. When he opens the case, the items inside are perfectly arranged. more
Quotes:
Bob Maconel: I... am not... a spoon. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Pulse 3 (2008) (V) more
Soundtrack:
You And I more

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24 out of 29 people found the following comment useful:-
He mostly kept to himself., 28 January 2008
8/10
Author: The ineffable Neutron-x from Oakland, CA

What goes through the mind of the office drone that snaps and shoots up the place? What drives a person like that? Come on, we've all seen the reports "He Was a Quiet Man, he mostly kept to himself..." Going Postal is a commonplace term that is known by anyone, and certainly a feeling that can be understood from anybody that has ever had a thankless office job.

The world has changed, everything is shades of grey and certain people, who go through a lonely life without being understood, and while constantly being kicked around have a tendency to fade into the background.

Unless they make themselves known in some way.

Any which way you slice it, that's what this movie is about. The Quiet Loner, put upon by the inequities of the office bully, forever ignored by the bosses, the pretty girl, you name it.

Until, that special event. The one that changes everything.

What if... instead of shooting up the office, somebody else beats him to the punch, and he becomes a hero by accident instead? While not perfect, He Was a Quiet Man provides some powerful performances, including a knockout by Christian Slater who truly becomes the role. Even Elisha Cuthbert, who is generally speaking, not exactly an acting heavyweight in my book, does a fine job.

The soundtrack leaves a little to be desired, and some of the cgi is a bit fake looking, but on the whole this is a character study that is well worth watching that, while leaving an ambiguous and somewhat dystopian ending is well worth checking out.

Cappello's film is a little unnerving, but very compelling and worth a look.

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