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Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) -- 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.
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Overview

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Director:
Sidney Lumet
Writer (WGA):
Kelly Masterson (written by)
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Release Date:
26 September 2007 (France) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Thriller more
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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Awards:
11 wins & 12 nominations more
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A multi-perspective heist movie that turns into so much more… more

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MPAA:
Rated R for a scene of strong graphic sexuality, nudity, violence, drug use and language.
Runtime:
117 min | Canada:123 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
Country:
USA | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS
Company:
Linsefilm more

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Trivia:
The high-heeled shoes that Marisa Tomei wears in her nude scene with Ethan Hawke are her own shoes. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Andy is wrestling Justin for the gun, he has Justin pinned to the ground with his body and their hands fight for the gun. When Hank rushes over to help, only two second later, he is shown pulling Justin off of Andy. more
Quotes:
Dex: You don't look happy. Mind if I call you "Groucho"?
Andrew 'Andy' Hanson: No, I don't mind.
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References Blame It on Rio (1984) more
Soundtrack:
This Too Shall Pass more

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A multi-perspective heist movie that turns into so much more…, 26 January 2009
8/10
Author: Varun B. (varundelpiero@hotmail.com) from Trinidad and Tobago

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.

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