Sharper

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Sharper

R

Released Feb 10, 2023

1h 56m

Drama

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Motivations are suspect, and expectations are turned upside down, as a con artist takes on Manhattan billionaires.

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Although it never comes close to the classic capers it seeks to emulate, Sharper is just sleek and clever enough to pass the time.

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Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

While Sharper’s genius resides in its ability to successfully outwit its audience, at no point does it feel laboured or in the least predictable.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 3, 2023

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Anna Smith

metro.co.uk

Moore is tremendous; other performances vary perhaps a little more than they are meant to...

Rated: 3/5

Feb 25, 2023

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Ty Burr

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A fun watch with friends and family or a solo evening’s light diversion, the kind you replay the next day in your head to see how it all fits together.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 22, 2023

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William Stottor

The Indiependent

Sharper doesn’t fizzle out—far from it—but its conclusion ultimately feels indicative of the film as a whole: slick, clever, well-executed, but just a little too safe.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 3, 2024

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Tamma Moksha

The Hindu

Told from multiple points of view, the low-brow twists and non-linear narrative in this tale of deceit and manipulation — with the rules changing every few minutes — leave us disappointed.

Jun 11, 2024

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

The movie ends with a very satisfying conclusion. The fact that it is so satisfying more than makes up for the fact that the story's resolution is not very believable.

Rated: B

Jan 27, 2024

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Sabrina M

Absolutely amazing! The entire cast rocked it. The way the movie went back and forth was so interesting. Kept you on your toes the entire time. Sebastian goes between devilishly charming to bratty and he does both so well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Rosana B

Quando nos deparamos com o roteiro inteligente e surpreendente como esse, temos o prazer de ficarmos estupefados uma construção incrível orquestrada miraculosamente mirabolante, com atuações majestosas, produção caprichosa, tudo apaixonadamente desenvolvido pela A24 e vem fazendo sucessivamente ótimos trabalhos, aqui em coprodução é igualmente maravilhosa Julianne Moore... Um dos melhores filme de suspense policial produzidos em 2023, perfeição define...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Raymond S

OK++ the first 20 minutes - at 27 minutes it was an easy stop and never to return. Might work well on a twelve year old, but made me feel stupid. Great cast or not, this is a waste of time.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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matthias s

**Sharper** gets a solid 3 stars from me. The only reason I hit play was the insanely talented cast—Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, and Justice Smith all deliver great performances. My expectations were low going in because of the mixed reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised by the plot. It’s clever, full of twists and turns, and keeps you guessing who’s playing who. If you’re into crime dramas with lots of surprises, it’s definitely worth checking out. That said, it didn’t fully click for me. The pacing is just way too slow, which made it hard to stay invested. The movie builds tension well, but it drags in spots, and I found myself checking the time a few too many times. It’s definitely smartly written, but I didn’t *love* it. If you’re patient and love twisty stories, give it a shot—just don’t expect it to blow you away.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/02/24

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David H

Michael D audience review from 7.8.2024 is very accurate on this movie. Mary S audience review from 4.21.2024 short but sums it up well. Def worth a watch. But know that your not sitting to watch an award winning film here. However, solid entertainment for sure.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Audience Member

A little slow at times, but decent acting and a fairly interesting plot. Recommend checking it out.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/06/24

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Synopsis

Motivations are suspect, and expectations are turned upside down, as a con artist takes on Manhattan billionaires.

Director: Benjamin Caron
Producer: Erik Feig, Bart Freundlich, Brian Gatewood, Julianne Moore, Jessica Switch, Alessandro Tanaka
Screenwriter: Brian Gatewood, Alessandro Tanaka
Distributor: Apple Original Films / A24
Production Co: A24, Picturestart, Apple Original Films
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 17, 2023
Runtime: 1h 56m

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