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Retired policeman Tom Cutler (Samuel L. Jackson) works as a crime-scene cleaner to support his young daughter. Cutler's quiet life is thrown into turmoil when woman-in-peril Ann Norcut (Eva Mendes) contacts him in the wake of a routine job. When Norcut reveals that her husband has disappeared -- and that his agency has sterilized an apparent crime scene in her home without her permission -- Cutler turns to his hardened former partner, police Detective Eddie Lorenzo (Ed Harris), for answers.
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Nathan Rabin AV Club Low-energy and grindingly mediocre, it adds a whole new dimension to Harlin's wildly uneven oeuvre: tedium. Rated: C May 28, 2008 Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper I did like the dynamic between Samuel L. Jackson and Keke Palmer. I'd like to see them play father and daughter in the better film. May 27, 2008 Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter A neatly contained crime whodunit with a nifty setup and an expert lead performance from Samuel L. Jackson. Sep 18, 2007 Full Review Brian Chen Filmcritic.com the longest 90 minutes of my life Rated: 1/5 Aug 10, 2008 Full Review Mike Barnard Future Movies UK Rated: 5/10 May 27, 2008 Full Review Brian Orndorf BrianOrndorf.com It's not that Cleaner is a terrible film, it just doesn't rear back and sock the viewer in the jaw like a great thriller should. It's mild sauce from the first frame to the last. Rated: C- May 20, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Carlos T Filme: Evidência de um Crime Assistido: 2-6-24 Elenco: @samuelljackson @evamendes Ed Harris @loueyfromthehood @keke Modelo: #suspense #policial Duração: 1h 28m Ano: 2007 Minha opinião: Um filme parecido com Crime Sem Saída, 16 Quadras, Camarões, .... Filme onde tem a suspeita de policiais corruptos que rebem proprina dos homens maus. Temos aqui Tom (Samuel L. Jackson), E ele esta sendo perseguido pela policia, pois ele pode ter provas que incriminam todos. Mas isso que parece pode ter na verdade uma outra estória. Temos Ann que a viúva de Norcut que tem a relação dos policiais. Tom faz um trablho de limpeza na casa de Ann, que é eliminar todo vestígio de sangue na cena do crime. Mas ele esquece de deixar a chave, quando ele vai devolver no dia seguinte Ann esta lá e pergunta oque Tom esta fazendo lá. Tom desconversa e fica sem entender e começa a investigar o caso. Ai descobre o livro e desconfia dos policiais, porem no dia que Ann vai reconhecer o corpo de seu marido Tom descobre que ele tinha feito vazequitomia, mas Ann disse que havia perdido o filho meses atrás. Aí Tom começa a ligar os pontos e descobrir que quem matou na verdade era seu amigo Eddie que era amante de Ann e que foi ele que falsificou o pedido de limpeza e contratou Tom. E toda esta lambança começou. E em paralelo temos a atuação de Rose que é filha de Tom que vive o trauma da morte de sua mãe. E faz uma ótima interpretação. E ao final temos Eddie indo para casa de Tom e la esta Rose, neste momento eles tem um embate e quando Tom esta na mira de Eddie um tiro e Eddie cai quem que atirou? Assim termina. Creio que a forma como o filme muda o rumo do filme e a causa real do assassinato, tipo não colou. Roteiro e enredo interessante, levou para um lado e o responsável foi outro. Vale apena assistir? Sim, para quem gosta de um filme policial. Nota: 6 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/02/24 Full Review Farah R I'm surprised by the low ratings and negative reviews because I thoroughly enjoyed watching Cleaner. It has a clever premise and is well-acted. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/28/24 Full Review Craig B Look it's okay…passed the time Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Looked promising. Huge disappointment. Started off great and just went downhill. Great premise, story couples have been way better Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Don B Very enjoyable with good performances by all but it's unrealistic to expect that Eva Mendes would have an affair with Ed Harris Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Gary D An enjoyable and well acted movie. Interesting story well worth watching. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Retired policeman Tom Cutler (Samuel L. Jackson) works as a crime-scene cleaner to support his young daughter. Cutler's quiet life is thrown into turmoil when woman-in-peril Ann Norcut (Eva Mendes) contacts him in the wake of a routine job. When Norcut reveals that her husband has disappeared -- and that his agency has sterilized an apparent crime scene in her home without her permission -- Cutler turns to his hardened former partner, police Detective Eddie Lorenzo (Ed Harris), for answers.
Director
Renny Harlin
Producer
Avi Lerner, Samuel L. Jackson, Steve Golin, Alix Madigan, Michael P. Flannigan, Lati Grobman
Screenwriter
Matthew Aldrich
Production Co
Millennium Films
Rating
R (Language|Bloody Images|Some Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 25, 2011
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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