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Play trailer Poster for Puncture R Released Sep 23, 2011 1h 40m History Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A lawyer who is a drug addict fights a medical-supplies corporation in court while battling his personal demons.
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There's a compelling story at the heart of Puncture but viewers will have to pierce through the formulaic storytelling to find it.

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Moira MacDonald Seattle Times "Puncture" has the unusual problem of being almost too intriguing; its based-on-true-events story seems to cry out for documentary treatment. Rated: 3/4 Nov 3, 2011 Full Review Ethan Gilsdorf Boston Globe "Puncture'' is based on an actual court case. But is this a story best served by focusing on the legal battle or the arc of Mike's flawed hero? Rated: 2/4 Oct 24, 2011 Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post Evans works so hard to look like a drug addict that it undermines the character's effort not to look like one. Rated: 1.5/4 Oct 21, 2011 Full Review Will Leitch Deadspin Based on the true story of Michael D. Weiss, which is convenient, since Weiss was considerate enough to live his life in a way that he surrounded himself with every possible cliche and hackneyed, obvious development imaginable. Rated: D+ Jun 22, 2013 Full Review Billy Tatum We Got This Covered With summer movies safely tucked away, it's the time of year where Oscar films pop up, and this week's Puncture may be a contender. Rated: 8/10 Feb 11, 2013 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a sporadically watchable yet wholly uninvolving endeavor that probably does a disservice to the movie's real-life inspiration. Rated: 2/4 Jan 21, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fleur H A story everyone should see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Test T I watched this on DVD recently, where it carried the title of 'Injustice', but it's definately the same film. It's based on a true story about corruption in corporate America's hospital supply chain. At first, that didn't sound as if it had the makings of a good film, but surprisingly it is very interesting and absorbing to watch. Chris Evan's takes the lead role, and I thought he performed well, developing the human aspects of his character, and the life conflicts he has to handle as the law case builds. If nothing else, the film feels real, and pulls no punches when describing the issues underlying the case. The story has a few twists to keep our attention, and some of the cinematography is visually interesting and engaging, especially early on. My only criticism is that the film ends rather too abruptly, as I was anticipating a grand court room finale which was simply covered in a foot note. Over all, I liked the film, and would recommend it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Timothy D It's deluded by standard Hollywood direction, but the story behind Puncture and Evans giving everything he has to bring it to life make this a satisfying watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/22/23 Full Review Petty68 This was such a well told story about something I knew very little about. I remember when these needles started being used, but I didn't know the story behind how hard it was to get them to the nurses who needed them the most. It's terribly sad when money is a top priority over the lives that save us. I truly enjoyed this movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/09/23 Full Review shri d Almost stuck the landing! but didn't. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/14/23 Full Review jelisije j A very good movie that is actually based on a true story and Chis Evan gives his best performance of his entire career. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Adam Kassen

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Mark Kassen

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Chris Evans

Mike Weiss

Michael Biehn

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Vinessa Shaw

Vicky

Brett Cullen

Nathaniel Price

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Chris Evans as Mike Weiss in "Puncture." Chris Evans (center) as Mike Weiss in "Puncture." (L-R) Mark Kassen as Paul Danziger and Chris Evans as Mike Weiss in "Puncture." Brett Cullen as Nathaniel Price in "Puncture." Chris Evans as Mike Weiss in "Puncture." (L-R) Mark Kassen as Paul Danziger and Marshall Bell as Jeffrey Dancort in "Puncture." (L-R) Mark Kassen as Paul Danziger and Chris Evans as Mike Weiss in "Puncture." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A lawyer who is a drug addict fights a medical-supplies corporation in court while battling his personal demons.
Director
Adam Kassen, Mark Kassen
Producer
Mark Kassen
Screenwriter
Chris Lopata, Paul Danziger, Ela Thier
Distributor
Millennium Films
Production Co
Cherry Sky Films
Rating
R (Drug Use|A Sexual Reference|Language|Some Nudity)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 23, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$67.1K
Runtime
1h 40m
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