Gerry

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Gerry

R

2003

1h 43m

Drama

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Friends Gerry (Casey Affleck) and Gerry (Matt Damon) hike into Death Valley, but they stray so far from the trail that they have no idea how to get back. Initially, they maintain morale by rehashing old stories and reciting inside jokes, but the gravity of their situation sinks in as a return to civilization becomes more unlikely. As the sheer scope, hypnotic pull and spirit-crushing mirages of the desert affect the men, their will to live and sense of identity is challenged and transformed.

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Critics Consensus

The type of uncompromising film that divides filmgoers over whether it is profound or pretentious.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

The two stars...[Casey Affleck and Matt Damon]...both playing characters named Gerry, wander across the desert for some reason, and if you enjoy watching them on any pretext, you'll probably enjoy this; if you don't, you won't.

Apr 11, 2008

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Absolutely transfixing at one moment and unbearably boring the next.

Rated: B+

May 3, 2005

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Ryan Gilbey

Sight & Sound

The picture can be read as a warning about the perils of improvisation -- a neat joke given how fruitful that method proves here.

Oct 7, 2003

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CJ Sheu

Critics at Large

What makes Gerry worth watching is in how it perfectly captures what it’s like to get lost in the wilderness.

Aug 19, 2022

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

A difficult, demanding sit, but it wouldn't have been nearly as fascinating and rewarding a film if it weren't.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 5, 2010

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Leigh Johnson

Hollywood.com

Rated: 1/5

Nov 20, 2008

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Tracee H

Any other two actors crunching around the dessert in absolute silence would cause me to detest this movie. As it is, I strongly disliked it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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thiago s

Filme ruim, o roteiro é horrível, esse filme não mostra nada, só tem dois cara no meio do nada sem fazer porra nenhuma o filme todo e foda-se.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Audience Member

A short lengthened with crunchy walking

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Diana G

The film is heavy with silence, inviting the viewer to interpret at will. Are they so close that they need no conversation? Do they have a goal or destination? Are they typically unprepared for their adventures? The lack of dialogue and the mindless marching adds to the sense of despair, makes a homicide look like an act of kindness, and survival a punishment. Very effective in conveying the devastation of thoughtlessness.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/18/24

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Mark P

What an amazing waste of time. Fortunately, I had to water my lawn. Came and went several time and never missed a thing. Why?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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Bruce G

WOW. Who are these movie critics on Rotten Tomatoes? A 61%? This movie was totally boring and the plot was even more boring. If I had paid to see this at a theater, I would have walked out.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Synopsis

Friends Gerry (Casey Affleck) and Gerry (Matt Damon) hike into Death Valley, but they stray so far from the trail that they have no idea how to get back. Initially, they maintain morale by rehashing old stories and reciting inside jokes, but the gravity of their situation sinks in as a return to civilization becomes more unlikely. As the sheer scope, hypnotic pull and spirit-crushing mirages of the desert affect the men, their will to live and sense of identity is challenged and transformed.

Director: Gus Van Sant
Producer: Dany Wolf
Screenwriter: Casey Affleck, Matt Damon, Gus Van Sant
Distributor: ThinkFilm
Production Co: Epsilon Motion Pictures, My Cactus, Tango Films
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 14, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $236.3K
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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