A Tense and Original Crime-Thriller

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)
Directed by Sydney Lumet, rated R, 117 minutes

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is a genuinely powerful and original crime film about two brothers who execute a jewelery store robbery on their parents' store, which causes more problems than it's meant to solve. Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney and Marisa Tomei all give emotional and truly great performances, but Philip Seymour Hoffman's acting is just outstanding and simply masterful - it will drop your jaw. The story plays out in a rather unconventional and thankfully unpredictable way, and Syndey Lumet's anxious direction gives the film a unique look. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is bold film that is well written, directed and acted. You'll like it if: You like movies about amateur criminals, movies about families, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Dog Day Afternoon or Fargo.

No comments:

Post a Comment