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The Contract

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Frank Carden (Morgan Freeman), one of the world's greatest assassins, is handed a lucrative contract to kill a highly secretive billionaire. But in a twist of fate, Carden is involved in a car accident during the job, and when his gun is found after he is admitted to a hospital, federal marshals arrest him. Meanwhile, ex-cop Ray Keene (John Cusack) is hiking with his son, Chris (Jamie Anderson), when Carden's cohorts try to spring him from custody, and soon the pair is caught in the crossfire.

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Mariló García Cinemanía (Spain) Goes through the typical motions of the [genre]. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 1/5 Nov 6, 2020 Full Review Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile Having read about the extensive problems in financing, scripting and casting of director Bruce Beresford's diaries, I was keen to see the result. Could any film overcome all those problems, including Beresford's own reluctance? Sep 7, 2007 Full Review David Cornelius DVDTalk.com Little more than a clumsy pile-up of hackneyed themes, one-dimensional characters, and mediocre tension. Rated: 2/5 Jul 24, 2007 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...sporadically intriguing yet thoroughly mediocre... Rated: 2/4 Jul 23, 2007 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Even Cusack fans will find his charms in short supply here. Rated: 2.5/5 Jul 23, 2007 Full Review Mike Barnard Future Movies UK Rated: 5/10 Oct 9, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeffrey P Okay characters in a game of cat & mouse with some twists to the trope to spice it up. The subplot needed a bit more. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review michael h Yeah storyline is predictable, and the trek is looong. But Freeman and Cusack in same movie? I will watch that anytime. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Rick T Pointless trek thru the woods. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Jelisije J The worst Morgan Freemen movie you will ever see. The plot for the most part makes sense, but its one of the most predictable movies with all the basic movie troupes that you wish the movie was over in the first 15 minutes. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/26/24 Full Review Thameemul A Action sequences are well-executed, offering bursts of adrenaline without overshadowing the character dynamics. However, the overall pacing can feel uneven at times, occasionally meandering with predictable beats. Despite the familiarity of the plot, director Bruce Beresford injects subtle social commentary about morality and the price of loyalty, adding depth to the otherwise conventional storyline. Ultimately, "The Contract" is a mixed bag. Its predictable narrative and pacing hold it back from greatness, but the captivating performances of Freeman and Cusack, along with the occasional thought-provoking moment, make it a passable, if unremarkable, watch. If you're looking for a high-octane thriller with fresh thrills, you might be left wanting. But if you appreciate strong performances and a touch of social awareness amidst the action, "The Contract" might be worth your time. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/19/23 Full Review Cork B Yeah Cusack and Morgan are doing a decent job here, and the first 20 minutes of the movie is interesting. But once everyone crossed paths, logic goes totally out the window, and this thing just becomes painful to watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Frank Carden (Morgan Freeman), one of the world's greatest assassins, is handed a lucrative contract to kill a highly secretive billionaire. But in a twist of fate, Carden is involved in a car accident during the job, and when his gun is found after he is admitted to a hospital, federal marshals arrest him. Meanwhile, ex-cop Ray Keene (John Cusack) is hiking with his son, Chris (Jamie Anderson), when Carden's cohorts try to spring him from custody, and soon the pair is caught in the crossfire.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Producer
Randall Emmett, George Furla, John Darrouzet, Stephen Katz, Danny Lerner, Andreas Schmid, Les Weldon
Screenwriter
John Darrouzet, Stephen Katz
Production Co
Nu Image Entertainment GmbH, VIP 4 Medienfonds, Millennium Films, Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films, Revelations Entertainment, Contract Productions
Rating
R (Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 37m