Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, Amanda Peet, Donnie Wahlberg | Written by Brian Goodman, Paul T. Murray & Donnie Wahlberg | Directed by Brian Goodman
There’s something of a recurring theme with my DVD reviews, that of the film with a protracted release schedule and incredibly misleading cover image. In the case of What Doesn’t Kill You the year was 2008 and the picture is that of an exploding truck surrounded by Swat cops. There’s a scene with a similar truck and some cops are involved but there’s neither an explosion nor any intense action sequence of that level.
I didn’t know what the cover looked like going in, mind, so it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the film, a ‘based on true events’ cautionary tale about two childhood friends (played by Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke) who get involved in organised crime at a young age...
There’s something of a recurring theme with my DVD reviews, that of the film with a protracted release schedule and incredibly misleading cover image. In the case of What Doesn’t Kill You the year was 2008 and the picture is that of an exploding truck surrounded by Swat cops. There’s a scene with a similar truck and some cops are involved but there’s neither an explosion nor any intense action sequence of that level.
I didn’t know what the cover looked like going in, mind, so it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the film, a ‘based on true events’ cautionary tale about two childhood friends (played by Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke) who get involved in organised crime at a young age...
- 7/23/2013
- by Mark Allen
- Nerdly
A look at what's new on DVD today:
"And Soon the Darkness"
Directed by Marcus Efron
Released by Anchor Bay Entertainment
A remake of the 1970 British thriller of the same name, director Marcos Efron transplants the story from France to Argentina where two friends' bike ride across the mountains takes a turn for the disastrous when one mysteriously disappears. "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" star Amber Heard and "The Unborn"'s Odette Yustman bring their collected screaming ability to this horror film. Karl Urban and "Babel"'s Adrianna Barraza co-star.
"The American"
Directed by Anton Corbijn
Released by Universal Home Video
Ahh, Focus might've suckered unsuspecting moviegoers at the multiplex with an amped-up action ad campaign for this elegaic account of the last assignment of a hit man (George Clooney) - "The American" scored an impressive D- from Cinemascore as it became the number one film at the box...
"And Soon the Darkness"
Directed by Marcus Efron
Released by Anchor Bay Entertainment
A remake of the 1970 British thriller of the same name, director Marcos Efron transplants the story from France to Argentina where two friends' bike ride across the mountains takes a turn for the disastrous when one mysteriously disappears. "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" star Amber Heard and "The Unborn"'s Odette Yustman bring their collected screaming ability to this horror film. Karl Urban and "Babel"'s Adrianna Barraza co-star.
"The American"
Directed by Anton Corbijn
Released by Universal Home Video
Ahh, Focus might've suckered unsuspecting moviegoers at the multiplex with an amped-up action ad campaign for this elegaic account of the last assignment of a hit man (George Clooney) - "The American" scored an impressive D- from Cinemascore as it became the number one film at the box...
- 12/20/2010
- by Stephen Saito
- ifc.com
By Neil Pedley
Things really shift into high gear this week when a bumper crop of award season heavy-hitters and indies stream into theaters, as well as a cadre of movie stars doing what they do best - whether that's Keanu Reeves acting alien, Clint Eastwood brandishing his trademark scowl, or Benicio Del Toro doing his own brand of mumblecore while waging war against fascists.
"Adam Resurrected"
It's been a long, strange directorial career for Paul Schrader, who followed his work as
the unsung hero of some of Martin Scorsese's most celebrated masterpieces with successes like "American Gigolo" and oddities like "Dominion: The Prequel to the Exorcist." Yet the always daring Schrader is taking on the Holocaust in his latest film, an adaptation of Yoram Kaniuk's story about Adam Stein (Jeff Goldblum), a former circus entertainer who grudgingly succumbs to the role of grim court jester to a...
Things really shift into high gear this week when a bumper crop of award season heavy-hitters and indies stream into theaters, as well as a cadre of movie stars doing what they do best - whether that's Keanu Reeves acting alien, Clint Eastwood brandishing his trademark scowl, or Benicio Del Toro doing his own brand of mumblecore while waging war against fascists.
"Adam Resurrected"
It's been a long, strange directorial career for Paul Schrader, who followed his work as
the unsung hero of some of Martin Scorsese's most celebrated masterpieces with successes like "American Gigolo" and oddities like "Dominion: The Prequel to the Exorcist." Yet the always daring Schrader is taking on the Holocaust in his latest film, an adaptation of Yoram Kaniuk's story about Adam Stein (Jeff Goldblum), a former circus entertainer who grudgingly succumbs to the role of grim court jester to a...
- 12/8/2008
- by Neil Pedley
- ifc.com
Based on events from director Brian GoodmanÂ.s life, Â.What DoesnÂ.t Kill YouÂ. stars Mark Ruffalo (Brian) and Ethan Hawke (Paulie) as friends who grew up like brothers on the gritty streets of south Boston.
{sidebar id=1}They do whatever it takes to survive, living by the code of their dog-eat-dog neighborhood.
Petty crimes and misdemeanors grow into more serious offenses and eventually, they fall under sway to organized crime boss Pat Kelly (played by Goodman).
As Brian becomes increasingly lost in a haze of drugs and Â.jobs,Â. even the love he has for his wife (Amanda Peet) and his children does not seem like it will be enough to redeem him.
Meanwhile, Paulie plans Â.one last heistÂ. but knows it will take both of them to pull it off. How can they escape the only life they know?
Written by Brian Goodman, Donnie Wahlberg...
{sidebar id=1}They do whatever it takes to survive, living by the code of their dog-eat-dog neighborhood.
Petty crimes and misdemeanors grow into more serious offenses and eventually, they fall under sway to organized crime boss Pat Kelly (played by Goodman).
As Brian becomes increasingly lost in a haze of drugs and Â.jobs,Â. even the love he has for his wife (Amanda Peet) and his children does not seem like it will be enough to redeem him.
Meanwhile, Paulie plans Â.one last heistÂ. but knows it will take both of them to pull it off. How can they escape the only life they know?
Written by Brian Goodman, Donnie Wahlberg...
- 12/6/2008
- by IESB Staff <alyson@iesb.net>
- IESB.net
Here are some still images for Yari Films Group Releasing drama, What Doesn’t Kill You. The film is written by Brian Goodman, Donnie Wahlberg & Paul T. Murray and directed by Brian Goodman. The movie will be opening in theaters December 12, 2008 in New York and Los Angeles Based on events from director Brian Goodman’s life, “What Doesn’t Kill You” stars Mark Ruffalo (Brian) and Ethan Hawke (Paulie) as friends who grew up like brothers on the gritty streets of south Boston . They do whatever it takes to survive, living by the code of their dog-eat-dog neighborhood. [...]...
- 11/8/2008
- by The Critic
- SmartCine.com
We've just received from new images from Yari Film Group's "What Doesn't Kill You" starring Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, Amanda Peet, Donnie Wahlberg, Tom Townsend, Brian Goodman, Lindsey McKeon and Thomas Olson. Brian Goodman writes alongside Paul T. Murray and Donnie Wahlberg. He also directs as well as having a part in the film itself. This marks his directorial debut and what a cast to start off with. The film opens on December 12th this year. See the four clips above and check out the newly added gallery now. This one looks worth a visit!
- 11/6/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We've just received from new images from Yari Film Group's "What Doesn't Kill You" starring Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, Amanda Peet, Donnie Wahlberg, Tom Townsend, Brian Goodman, Lindsey McKeon and Thomas Olson. Brian Goodman writes alongside Paul T. Murray and Donnie Wahlberg. He also directs as well as having a part in the film itself. This marks his directorial debut and what a cast to start off with. The film opens on December 12th this year. See the four clips above and check out the newly added gallery now. This one looks worth a visit!
- 11/6/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We've just received from new images from Yari Film Group's "What Doesn't Kill You" starring Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, Amanda Peet, Donnie Wahlberg, Tom Townsend, Brian Goodman, Lindsey McKeon and Thomas Olson. Brian Goodman writes alongside Paul T. Murray and Donnie Wahlberg. He also directs as well as having a part in the film itself. This marks his directorial debut and what a cast to start off with. The film opens on December 12th this year. See the four clips above and check out the newly added gallery now. This one looks worth a visit! What's this all about? Based on events from director Brian Goodman’s life, What Doesn’T Kill You, stars Mark Ruffalo (Brian) and Ethan Hawke (Paulie), as friends who grew up like brothers on the gritty streets of south Boston. They do whatever it takes to survive, living by the code of their dog-eat-dog neighborhood.
- 11/6/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We've just received from new images from Yari Film Group's "What Doesn't Kill You" starring Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, Amanda Peet, Donnie Wahlberg, Tom Townsend, Brian Goodman, Lindsey McKeon and Thomas Olson. Brian Goodman writes alongside Paul T. Murray and Donnie Wahlberg. He also directs as well as having a part in the film itself. This marks his directorial debut and what a cast to start off with. The film opens on December 12th this year. See the four clips above and check out the newly added gallery now. This one looks worth a visit!
- 11/6/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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