A Most Violent Year

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Frank W The movie had all of the trappings to pull me in. A good story about corruption, business, competition with a slight hint of implied gangsterism Good acting. . But the movie never gave what it was teasing with. No real action. The wife kept saying she and her dad whom We assume was a gangster would Handle things but it never happened. A long drawn out movie with a weak ending that amounted to nothing. I wish I could get my time back. The guy played the character like Michael Corleone. Boy what a tease. It was all For nothing. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review patrick l A very decent movie. Smart and well acted. Way better than some of the crap been chucked out these days. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review Stephen L ​"A Most Violent Year" is a masterfully crafted film that delves into the moral complexities of ambition and integrity. Oscar Isaac delivers a compelling performance as Abel Morales, a man striving to uphold his principles amidst escalating pressures in 1981 New York City. Jessica Chastain's portrayal of his wife, Anna, is equally remarkable, adding depth to the narrative. J.C. Chandor's direction emphasizes storytelling and strong performances over flashy cinematic techniques, resulting in a gripping and thought-provoking experience. Despite its critical acclaim, the film remains underappreciated, making it a must-watch for those seeking quality cinema. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/15/25 Full Review Audience Member What movie were the 90% watching? This movie Sucked. Love the cast but Boy, it was so boring I was snoring halfway through. This might be the thinnest script I've ever watched. And the nonsensical plot points- are you telling me the driver had the courage to buy and use a gun and engage in a gun fight- but chose to commit suicide rather then go to jail? For gun possession? Felony gun possession for a person w/ a totally clean record and given the victim of multiple robberies would've probably not even done jail time? You can't take something that has no drama and make it melodramatic, which is what they tried to do. I am a collector and I have movies that aren't awesome for one reason of another but this is a movie I won't be adding to mine, there just wasn't anything to it. Bad Netflix movies have deeper manuscripts, and that's saying a lot. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/30/25 Full Review Oaklee D I was introduced to the work of Oscar Isaacs when I saw this movie for the first time a few years ago. Upon rewatching it I found that even though Isaacs offers a great performance, this film is a very slow slog to sit through. It definitely won't be everybody's cup of tea and it wasn't mine but go see it and decide that for yourself. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Jodi W I honestly did not expect myself to say this but this may be one of the best films I have seen. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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