Directed by:
John CurranScreenplay:
Angus MacLachlanCinematography:
Maryse AlbertiCast:
Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Milla Jovovich, Enver Gjokaj, Frances Conroy, Pepper Binkley, Rachel Loiselle, Ron Causey, Jason Waugh, Tevis R. Marcum (more)VOD (1)
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Parole officer Jack Mabry (Robert De Niro) is counting down the days toward a quiet retirement when he is asked to review the case of Gerald "Stone" Creeson (Edward Norton). "Stone" is in prison for covering up the murder of his grandparents with a fire. Now eligible for early release, he needs to convince Jack he has reformed, but his attempts to influence the older man's decision, including the involvement of his sexy casually amoral wife, have profound and unexpected effects on them both. (Roadshow Entertainment)
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I understand what Stone is trying to do, but the problem is that this is not what a psychological drama should be. The script and direction are both helpless, and the result is only one star for Edward Norton's traditionally excellent performance. Otherwise, major talent is required to kill a cast and a promising concept like this. Overall impression: 25%.
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I’m mainly sorry for the criminally under-utilized cast. I mean, the topic of Stone isn’t bad at all, but the script doesn’t offer much and the director didn’t manage to give the movie anything apart from some pretty shots. And the ending was one big disappointment.
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I didn’t expect such a travesty. The cast is decent, unfortunately only on the poster. Otherwise, it's average, or rather, below average (Milla Jovovich). A film without energy, without emotions, without any significant scenes. Robert "sit the fuck down" De Niro hasn't been lucky with good projects lately. John Curran is not a good filmmaker.
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