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Foxcatcher

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand The stylized drama is at once oddly intimate and creepily voyeuristic and Carrell’s performance both unsettling and somewhat unsatisfying. Apr 29, 2025 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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B N Steven Carrol amaze me with his versatility to act anything. Great film and great acting. Nothing like a movie that engages you from minute 1. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/25 Full Review Filmy M I can’t believe this is a true story! But yet is. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/25 Full Review L S Brutal and devastating. The absolute horror of this story is absolutely prescient. Carell and Tatum were robbed of the accolades they deserved in this film. An under publicised gem of a film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/19/25 Full Review Audience Member 4 KG IN 90 MINUTEN VERLIEREN, JA NEE IS KLAR Die beiden Brüder David und Mark Schultz haben Gold bei der Olympiade 1984 im Ringen geholt. Der dezent verschrobene Millionär John du Pont lädt Mark zu sich auf sein Anwesen ein um ihn von der Idee zu überzeugen das Amerika seine Olympiahelden mehr achten sollte. Mark findet die Idee klasse und schließt sich ihm an, ohne zu wissen welches Urteil er hier unterschrieben hat. Foxcatcher von 2014 geht ca. 134 Minuten und ist ab 12 Jahren freigegeben. Wir haben hier ein Sportlerdrama das auf der wahren Geschichte der Schultz Brüder beruht. Ich war mit lange unsicher wie ich den Streifen finden soll, auf der einen Seite faszinieren die Figuren aber auf der anderen Seite hat man das Gefühl es plätschert eher alles so dahin. Die Handlung um die beiden Brüder ist recht interessant, Mark Rufello als älterer Bruder und Trainer sowie Channig Tatum als jüngere leicht unbeholfener Bruder machen ihre Sache toll, auch wenn ihre Art zu gehen merkwürdig aussieht. Die Ringkämpfe, joa, denkmal das sie gut sind weil kenn mich Null damit aus. Was mir weniger gefiel war das Mark einfach so zu John fliegt. Er bekommt nen Anruf und sagt quasi ok kenn dich zwar nicht aber ich fliege zu dir. Allgemein gibt es einige recht ungewöhnliche Entscheidungen die hier getroffen werden. Steve Carell wirkt zu Beginn noch etwas schrullig, entwickelt sich dann aber zu einer Figur die für ein absolut überraschendes Finale sorgt das man so nicht kommen sieht. Am Ende bleibt ein Werk das über die Distanz durchaus interessant ist, nie wirklich schlecht ist aber einen jetzt auch nicht ewig im Gedächtnis bleiben wird. Die Performance der Darsteller ist lobenswert und die Entwicklung der Geschichte überzeugt. Von mir bekommt der Film 7/10 Punkten. Im Grunde steht John unter der fuchtel seiner Mami und will nur einen Freund haben, er löst das alles nur auf die dämlichsteweise. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/25 Full Review klr d Very well crafted and well acted film And ... very depressing, intentionally so. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/07/24 Full Review Audience Member Wrestling - not a fan. No. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bennett Miller

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Steve Carell

John du Pont

Channing Tatum

Mark Schultz

Mark Ruffalo

Dave Schultz

Vanessa Redgrave

Jean du Pont

Sienna Miller

Nancy Schultz

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Synopsis 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
Likely Story, Annapurna Pictures
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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