Foxcatcher

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Foxcatcher

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Released Nov 14, 2014

2h 14m

Drama

Crime

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When wealthy John du Pont (Steve Carell) invites Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) to move to his estate and help form a wrestling team for the 1988 Olympics, Mark sees a way to step out of the shadow of his charismatic brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo). However, du Pont begins to lead Mark down a dark road, causing the athlete's self-esteem to slip. Meanwhile, du Pont becomes fixated on bringing Dave into the fold, eventually propelling all three toward an unforeseen tragedy.

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Critics Consensus

A chilling true crime drama, Foxcatcher offers Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo, and Channing Tatum a chance to shine -- and all three of them rise to the challenge.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

While the acting is mostly impressive, the ending of the film leaves much to be desired as screenwriters E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman's script simply flutters to a close without much of an impact.

Rated: B-

Sep 1, 2017

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

In the back hour, the music quietly turns the screws, and Miller stops letting the air in, and I realized that a knot had formed in my chest.

Jun 18, 2016

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Jocelyn Noveck

Associated Press

[Miller] is equally adept at portraying the peculiarities of wrestling here, and how those physical moves -- beautifully choreographed and executed -- sync with deeper psychological currents.

Dec 11, 2015

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Without a doubt, the effort and the talent is there in front of and behind the camera, but, somewhere, this film drowned itself out and lost the core of what really mattered.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 13, 2024

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Roberto Tyler Ortiz

Loud and Clear Reviews

In 21st-century cinema, Foxcatcher emerges not merely as a film, but as a haunting exploration of ambition, power, and the dark undercurrents of the American Dream.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 21, 2024

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

Miller exposes in detail the fighter's physical experience and the tensions between these two brothers, and then contrasts them with the world of the eccentric philanthropist and benchmark of the powerful chemical emporium... [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Apr 12, 2023

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klr d

Very well crafted and well acted film And ... very depressing, intentionally so.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

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Audience Member

Wrestling - not a fan. No.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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tom h

one of the best movie on wrestling.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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matthias s

**Movie Review: Foxcatcher** "Foxcatcher" is a gripping film that, while well-crafted, feels like it's dragging its feet for much of the runtime. The story revolves around the tragic true events surrounding the murder of Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz by eccentric millionaire John du Pont. The film boasts excellent performances from Steve Carell, who transforms into the unsettling du Pont, and Channing Tatum, who convincingly portrays wrestler Mark Schultz. Mark Ruffalo also delivers a strong performance as Dave Schultz, bringing depth and nuance to his role. While the acting is top-notch and the eerie atmosphere is well-captured, the pacing is just too slow. The movie could have used a tighter edit to maintain interest throughout its two-hour-plus duration. However, if you’re into intense character studies and can handle a slower burn, "Foxcatcher" is worth a watch for the acting alone. Three stars for great performances but a sluggish pace.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/29/24

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Jelisije J

A very good serious drama about a young man trying for glory and being torn between his brother and his abusive mental unstable coach.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Alec C

The price for victory can come at the cost of your self-esteem and your respect! Wrestler Mark Schultz wishes to escape his brothers shadow which leads him to John E. Du Pont, a wealthy trainer whose mentorship brings him great success but also emotional abuse that brings him low. Dark in its exploration of insecurity and negative influences, this is an emotional story where family is the ties that bind!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/24

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When wealthy John du Pont (Steve Carell) invites Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) to move to his estate and help form a wrestling team for the 1988 Olympics, Mark sees a way to step out of the shadow of his charismatic brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo). However, du Pont begins to lead Mark down a dark road, causing the athlete's self-esteem to slip. Meanwhile, du Pont becomes fixated on bringing Dave into the fold, eventually propelling all three toward an unforeseen tragedy.

Director: Bennett Miller
Producer: Megan Ellison, Bennett Miller, Jon Kilik, Anthony Bregman
Screenwriter: E. Max Frye, Dan Futterman
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Annapurna Pictures, Likely Story
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|A Scene of Violence)
Genre: Drama, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.1M
Runtime: 2h 14m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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