A Most Violent Year

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3.8
Can Chandor make a first rate film that isnt a testosterone fest Thats the next challenge one that he shares with the industry as a whole. Av Club
4.2
Its the kind of uncompromising movie we dont see much of anymore. And it makes you nostalgic for a time when the world was worse and the movies were b .. EW
3.8
Its quite good, for what it is. But its that for what it is part that proves slightly exasperating. Rogerebert
3.8
In its sober assessment of entrepreneurial drive, the movies underlying critique is timeless. Indie Wire
4.5
Even Abels own family isnt safe from harm, as a late night gun wielding prowler proves early on. Variety
3.5
Abel cant even bring himself to kill a wounded deer, yet Anna doesnt think twice about walking over and pumping a few shots into the suffering creatur .. We Got This Covered
4.0
Further clarifies what might be the most promising career in American movies: an urban headed filmmaker attuned to economies of place and time, with a .. Time Out
4.0
Chastain is terrific as the Lady Macbeth power behind the throne, chiding the authorities for being very disrespectful while cooking the company books .. The Guardian
4.0
Chandors movie has one foot in the genre of organised crime and another in the city drama of family loyalty and political grime: the tough film making .. The Guardian
4.0
Hed dearly like to take the high road, but hes being dragged right through the slime. The Guardian
3.8
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
5.0
With his compact physicality and bottomless brown eyes, hes a commanding screen presence, even when hes saying nothing.
4.5
He doesnt even wantat the behest of a Teamsters repto let his drivers carry guns. Vulture
4.5
peels back the layers of his story and characters with the skill of an expert dramatist. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
Its kind of a thriller, but any genre expectations will be thwarted by writer/director J.C. Chandors almost perverse pleasure in stopping shy of the b ..
4.5
A Most Violent Year presents an honorable man struggling to stay true to his values in the face of temptation. It is also the portrait of a brilliant .. The New York Times
3.5
Were watching a career in progress here, the missteps of a very talented director whos trying to make a true mark on American filmmaking. J.C. Chandor .. Paste Magazine
4.0
Here, success is even scarier than failure: its a nocturnal fantasy, seductive and ablaze with threat. Telegraph
4.5
It brings to mind the fierce New York based productions of Sidney Lumet in particular but also the whole notion of character driven, the clock is tick ..
5.0
Scenes feel lived in, detailed, and, in the best way, long and rich, so that theres a relaxed, pensive atmosphere. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Stylish, sophisticated, simmering crime and character drama with Shakespearean dimension and bravura performances. Who knew heating oil could be a sex ..
4.5
A tremendously powerful performance at its center from an incredibly talented actor truly brings A Most Violent Year alive, and makes it a film to rem .. Cinema Blend
5.0
A movie that quietly but ferociously immerses us in a time and place, with atmosphere done in minimal yet evocative strokes. Ny Daily News
4.5
Smartly crafted and wonderfully executed, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR creeps up slowly and progresses to an intensely potent conclusion. JoBlo
3.0
A Most Violent Year is not the next great mob movie its been advertised as; its a thoughtful character drama with a solid cast no more, no less. Screen Rant
3.1
With A Most Violent Year, hes guilty of some arbitrary narrative piling on. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Gritty, suspenseful and almost poetic in its depiction of an unforgiving town, A Most Violent Year is just shy of being great. Philly
5.0
This substantive and gripping work of art compels us to confront death and our fears of dying alone. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
Like the films made by Sidney Lumet in the same gritty urban locale, it quickly heats up to a simmer and generates considerable tension in exploring t .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Albert Brooks is the company lawyer who counsels caution but who makes us wonder if he doesnt think Annas tougher approach is whats called for. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
The script offers a rarity in todays climate: a story where the ending doesnt seem predetermined and in which the evolution of the plot trumps all oth .. ReelViews
3.5
Year remains intimate, detailing psychological unraveling and encroaching paranoia, keeping in step with Chandors developing filmmaking interests. Blu Ray
4.5
coiled, charismatic performance strongly evokes Al Pacino as the young Michael Corleone, and Chandors intelligent screenplay turns on a similar dilemm .. Chicago Reader
3.8
The strength of director J.C. Chandors screenplay is that it doesnt spell out any of these doubts about Abel. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Isaac is great as a decent man trying to hold his ground on quicksand, but Chastains absolutely fierce.
4.4
He doesnt like guns and projects human decency, but theres a controlled ferocity about him. Usa Today
4.0
A 1980s New York organised crime thriller that confounds the mobster mould. The Times
4.0
Its a masterfully constructed scene, showing off Bradford Youngs lushly subdued cinematography and the spare score by Alex Ebert, and the dissociative .. News Review
4.0
Its a tense, subtly evocative Big Apple tale that could crown Chandor as a worthy successor to quintessential New York director Sidney Lumet. Radio Times
3.0
The film doesnt have the impact of its directors superb previous feature, All Is Lost, the one hander starring Robert Redford as a yachtsman stranded .. Independent
4.4
Thats the setup for this gripping third feature from writer director J.C. Chandor (Margin Call, All Is Lost). Rolling Stone
2.5
... an exceptionally performed but rote drama about family and ethnic loyalties pushed to the breaking point. Pop Matters
4.5
Just when were settling into the film being a Lumet ian character driven drama, Chandor will, on more than one occasion, organically segue to an adren .. The Wrap
1.5
His wife, Anna (a flinty Jessica Chastain), is less high minded shes the daughter of a mob boss but Abel wont become another Don Corleone. News Day
3.5
Its a gangster movie that tries to be more than that, not always successfully. Cs Monitor
3.1
If Abel isnt much of a Gatsby, though, he is at least a tour guide through both the gritty compromises of ambitious small business men and a pre Giuli .. New York Post
4.5
In the marvelous, immersive A Most Violent Year, Chandor broadens his canvas, proving himself a major filmmaking talent. Film Journal International ..
4.5
Banks wont lend him money, and if he doesnt come up with some soon, hell lose his substantial down payment. Az Central
3.5
Yet theres straight and theres straight; theres a nice scene in which he schools his salesmen in the art of manipulation. Smh
1.5
But the accidental reminder of current social turmoil doesnt elevate and embolden A Most Violent Year as it does Ava DuVernays Selma. Npr
4.5
The beats of the movie, not to mention the winking title and the time period, make A Most Violent Year feel like it should be another bloody tale abou .. Npr
4.5
The performance by Isaac is commanding. His restrained businessman and aspiring immigrant clearly evokes Pacinos Michael Corleone, and its a testament .. Star Tribune
4.4
tight anti thriller, one where the violence of the title is more implied than seen. Toronto Star
4.4
Chandor is proving himself to be, if anything, a magnificent cinematic chameleon Q Network
4.5
All this is rendered ... in memorable and exemplary fashion. And its all just a little more boring than it ought to be. Salon
1.5
But it isnt just Isaacs hushed, measured voice and sorrowful dark eyes that recall Michael Corleone or Frank Serpico. Slate
4.0
The intense interactions and explosions of violence make for an unnerving blend, complimented by Bradford Youngs cool, crisp photography. Flim List
4.5
A Most Violent Year is a fascinating, intense, character driven drama, which not only transports you to the state of mind of NYC in the 1980s, but wil .. Film Inquiry
4.5
If that sounds nave and simplistic, Chandor ensures it doesnt play that way.
3.5
Gritty and savvy, its impeccably crafted, evoking a turbulent time. Susang Ranger
4.5
Some of the menacing atmosphere, and even a few scenes, descend from the first two Godfather movies. But, in fact, Chandor has done something startlin .. New Yorker
2.0
Chastains Armani clad mafia princess is this films Reagan era Lady Macbeth. Boston Herald
3.2
Its almost a genuine shock to find that A Most Violent Year doesnt fully deliver; the immersive atmosphere, aesthetics and set up are so potent that t .. The Film Stage
3.8
Chandor has yet to learn the fine points of screw turning when a storys momentum calls for it. But he knows a great deal about writing effective, stri .. Chicago Tribune
3.8
Year is a fascinating movie but, despite its title, its fairly flat the pace rarely modulates. Boston Globe
5.0
Their sprawling house in Westchester County is a paradoxical masterpiece of uncomfortable luxury: a quasi Japanese mansion that will never seem proper .. The Irish Times
4.5
Turning to a treacherous era in New York, filmmaker J.C. Chandor has structured a most compelling story without displaying every detail for easy acces .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Chandor leaves out many details and explanations for his characters behavior; the movie raises more questions than it answers, including why the filmm .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.5
A Most Violent Year is a slow burn drama about what kinds of compromises youll make in order to tell yourself you havent compromised. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
An exacting thriller with a rich sense of time and place, made by a filmmaker at the top of his game. Las Vegas Weekly
4.5
Although it doesnt relate directly to the movies plot, it lurks constantly in the background. The Atlantic
4.0
If theres a flaw its that Chandor in order to provide a more complex portrait of criminality and withhold titillating violence downplays the brutality .. Standard
4.8
Being honest, determined, and proficient in your chosen field isnt always a good thing in the land of the free. Coles Mithey
3.8
A Most Violent Year is Chandors take on The Godfather or Scarface, though its not quite as thrilling or memorable as those classics.
4.4
An unsettling examination of moral drift, over a year in the life of a man and a generation in the life of a country. Groucho Reviews
4.5
I think this is a pretty major piece of adult emotional entertainment, something special, and I hope we get a lot more like it from him. Hit Fix
5.0
A Most Violent Year, which has the gritty feel of a great 1970s Sidney Lumet thriller, isnt afraid of complexities, and it isnt afraid to make things .. Aisle Seat
3.5
Writer director J.C. Chandor (Margin Call, All is Lost) expertly exposes a seedy underworld populated by low lifes with no time for high minded ethics .. Herald Sun
4.5
The path that Abel paints isnt the easiest; its rocky, uncertain, and often forbidden. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
Its well acted, nicely crafted and imaginatively envisioned; it shows yet another side to an interesting and rapidly developing filmmaker. Nj
3.1
The blue collar cerebral thriller didnt do much to hold my interest. Movie Habit
4.5
Within this narrow gauge, Chandor aided by a terrific cast has made a rare and quietly compelling movie thats willing to examine how people try to rec .. Movie Habit
3.0
With similarities, both in style and substance, to Roman Polanskis Chinatown, theres a comparable tension and uncomfortable nature to this thriller, a .. Hey U Guys
3.5
That doesnt take away from the craft of the production or the performances, but it makes A Most Violent Year less revelatory than the other two. Oregon Live
4.5
If you go expecting the usual gangster flick violence, you might come out feeling short changed but, if you let the film get to you, this is an absorb .. Film Ink
4.5
A crime story, a character study, and a really kick ass pressure cooker. Ner Dist
4.0
The scintillating A Most Violent Year highlights what has been the through line of Chandors terrific career to date; the struggle to survive. Cine Vue
5.0
As the tension is funneled toward a knockout crash ending we ask, is there a path of defiance. Varia Gate
4.4
Chastain as the wife Anna isnt as concerned with morality as her husband. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
Icon But the real power of A Most Violent Year lies in its consistent, deliberate and skilful upending of expectations. Digital Spy
3.0
Chandor scores a CV hat trick with another expertly controlled drama. Games Radar
4.0
A slightly different type of crime drama thats a little light on the violent crime. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
The film isnt actually particularly violent, but its infused with massive levels of cold dread and foreboding, and is never less than thoroughly compe .. Abc
5.0
His wife, Anna (Jessica Chastain), doesnt feel hes doing enough to protect them and their three daughters, especially after someone shows up at their .. Red Eye Chicago
5.0
A Most Violent Year is a far more interesting film than its title implies. And a film youve never seen before. Stl Today
4.5
The direction is strong, the acting solid, and the cinematography crisp. The Stranger
4.0
A smartly scarifying drama thriller whose characters are bled of their self assurance, drop by drop, and so, in a voyeuristic way, are we. Ft
4.5
Abel isnt seen as a man who heroically resists crime; hes just trying to do the right thing in a murky world. Contact Music
4.6
Chandor doesnt flash back to his childhood, he doesnt put pretty words in his mouth. Ar Kansas Online
4.5
Its winter in A Most Violent Year, all leafless trees and crunching snow.) Vanity Fair
4.5
This film doesnt operate in that league, and doesnt pretend to; its smaller in scale, and suffers from a silly ending. Wsj
4.0
Complete with Bradford Youngs crisp, deep, gorgeous photography, and Chandor has delivered a polished work that dives into deep, murky narrative terri .. Matts Movie Reviews
4.5
Youve seen this New York crime story, but youve rarely seen it as expertly controlled, tightly coiled and perfectly constructed. A thoroughly engrossi .. The Filmy Ap
3.2
It doesnt totally ruin the film, but it prevents A Most Violent Year from becoming anything more than a mildly entertaining diversion. Patriot Ledger
4.0
A pretty terrific piece of the filmmaking for intelligent adults that supposedly cant get produced anymore. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
Its a little slow in places but the performances more than compensate. The Film Pie
3.5
It isnt just set in 1981, it sometimes plays like a product of 1981a late New Hollywood era entry complete with an intense, confident Isaac performanc .. The Dissolve
2.0
Chandor deliberately keeps things on simmer for much of the runtime: the point here is to avoid the violence that bends the time out of joint. Sandiego Reader
2.5
The piece works best as an audio video experience, uniquely tying together its period piece trappings with a wonderful soundtrack. Cinemix Tape
4.0
A Most Violent Year is all foreplay, but its good foreplay, and its easy to admire a film thats about a practical protagonist done in a practical styl .. Metro New York
4.5
Its an impressive, substantial piece of work, and a proper old fashioned nail biter too. Film Comment
5.0
Simmering with drama, A Most Violent Year is one of the best films yet from Isaac or Chandor, and thats saying something. One Room With A View
3.5
Trouble is, hes a dry, earnest and academic filmmaker who reduces craft to where any poetry (or even fun) is junked in the service of point making. Sbs
1.5
But A Most Violent Year isnt all gangster flick sensationalism; much of its is people talking in rooms, which is probably why its drawing so many comp .. Flavor Wire
5.0
Morales doesnt hail from the ranks of Hollywoods typical blue collar employees fighting against amoral corporations. Daily Herald
5.0
A Most Violent Year is one of the great modern crime thrillers, ultimately showing itself as one of the most enthralling experiences of the year. Awards Circuit
4.4
The performances are memorable. Isaac uses understatement with the appropriate emotional outburst and Chastain is the films firecracker. Mercury News
4.0
Its very much a mood piece, body swerving genre clichs, beautiful to look at and dripping menace via Bradford Youngs sepia tinged cinematography under .. Bitly
2.3
storytelling feels muted, presenting characters that are shockingly dull and didactic. Under The Radar Mag
4.5
Yet fundamentally, its a film thats not only inspired by Coppolas masterpiece, but one whose canny revisions to its template (and concerns) make it so .. The Daily Beast
4.5
So strongly recalls The Godfather that you wonder as youre watching how the director will manage to fashion the movie into something entirely his own. .. reason
4.4
One of the best films of 2014 and, it should be noted, THE best film of 2014 not to receive a single Oscar nomination. Clclt
4.5
Just because the story is conveyed in carefully manicured vocal tones and shades of beige doesnt mean it cant make us squirm in our seats. East Bay Express
3.1
There are certainly good things to be found within it, but when youre left asking yourself is that it at the end, you cant help but feel a little let ..
4.5
A Most Violent Year is something of a cross between The Godfather and Macbeth; its about power, the corrupting influence of it and the constant need t ..
1.5
Which brings us to the part of Chandors picture that doesnt work at all. Seven Day Svt
3.0
A Most Violent Year is original and thought provoking. You have to think. Whoa, is that marketable Tony Mack
4.2
A Most Violent Year is a compelling exercise in minimalist intensity, drawing power from characterization and well paced plotting. From The Balcony
5.0
A Most Violent Year, filmed in drab, camel coloured tans and browns as though made on location in 1981, isnt a flashy film; just a very, very good one .. National Post
3.0
Capturing the jaundiced look of the Scorsese Coppola crime era, it oozes class and atmosphere. Sky
3.5
However, goons assumedly working for a competitor have been systematically hijacking oil from Morales trucks because he doesnt believe in illegally eq .. Ion Cinema
2.0
A Most Violent Year draws any potency it has from its leading man. New States Man
4.5
Three days of snowballing misfortune in J. C. Chandors agreeably hellish, pleasingly pulpy, often beautiful third feature. New City Film
3.8
He creates a complex and fully realized world that brings home Faulkners famous line: The past isnt dead. Movie Mom
4.0
I did feel slightly short changed by the level of violence. But Chandor seems interested in lower octane thrills. At its core, this atmospheric film i .. Daily Star
4.5
I dont know if its the best film of the year but its certainly one of them. Media Mikes
4.5
He wants to think theres a line he wont cross in his relentless quest to better himself; mind you, hes not above keeping two sets of books or lying to .. Toronto Sun
1.5
With all this technical skill comes Chandors customary attention to character and flair for directing actors, making this movie feel like the crime th .. Fw Weekly
4.4
The film lacks the impact of Sidney Lumet fare that its corruption themes recall. Sf Examiner
3.5
Though the story is almost too simplistic at times (it feels like theres more material to be mined from the criminal component and Abel and Annas marr .. Blog Bullz Eye
2.5
A Most Violent Year moves so sluggishly that it allows a great deal of time to notice many distracting elements. Tulsa World
2.5
A foray into the heating oil business in New York circa 1981 that drowns in drabness under a low winter sun. Am Ny
4.0
Chandor conceives of a devilishly indeterminate tale that in one way goes to affirm that stereotype while challenging the audience with the inherent g .. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
A Most Violent Year is a riveting drama even though I cant tell you what its about, or even what it actually is. Spectator
4.0
A Most Violent Year is a most welcome breath of fresh air in a cinema currently determined to exorcise originality. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.5
And, a growing source of tension is the highly competitive fuel oil business. Movie Chambers
3.5
A Most Violent Year proves surprisingly compelling, and it wastes little time living up to its name. Review Journal
3.8
Abel is a man with ideals in a world that has no use for them: If hes going to succeed, hes going to have to use his wits instead of bullets. Miami
3.0
JC Chandor is fast becoming one of Americas most intriguing and unpredictable filmmakers. Little White Lies
4.4
A Most Violent Year marks Chandors third film in just four years, and its another big step forward for him. Ut Sandiego
4.5
This is serious filmmaking for people who want to think about what they have seen long after they leave the theater. Kpbs
4.5
A powerful meditation on mortality and human struggle, it, too, disappeared. Saportare Port
3.8
Fascinating as it can be in performance, script and ideas, A Most Violent Year isnt the most exciting film, although Chandor shows considerable skill .. MLive.com
3.8
A Most Violent Year is consistent with Chandors previous films, the financial crisis drama Margin Call and the Robert Redford survivalist saga All Is .. Commercial Appeal
4.5
A quintessentially American story about trying to succeed while every exterior force wants to tear you down.
4.0
While the title may suggest violence and mayhem, this film is actually a character drama and a stylish one at that. It is a restrained story that meti .. Iol Co Za
4.5
Chandor establishes himself as a versatile filmmaker consistently exploring the central scenario of a situation spiraling out of control. L.A. Biz
0.5
Theres not much blood in the veins of A Most Violent Year and even less on screen. This is one deeply mistitled movie. Bad Ass Digest
3.5
We know the stakes, and thanks to the Godfather movies, we have a feel for the seedy urban landscape, but what makes A Most Violent Year feel slightly .. O Canada
4.5
A refreshing blast of, well, rationality in the context of a New York crime thriller. Daily News
3.0
For all its clear artistry and craftsmanship, A Most Violent Year left me underwhelmed. The Mercury
4.5
Chandor is paying respect to a serious American moviemaking style employed 40 years ago by directors like Sidney Lumet and Francis Ford Coppola, in wh .. Seattle Weekly
4.0
Not as violent as the title would imply, this is a sterling essay in inner strength. Monsters And Critics
4.2
Atmospheric and intense, consider this a sort of anti Goodfellas, but something Martin Scorsese would value wholeheartedly. Sa Current
3.5
A Most Violent Year never feels rushed. Chandor sets a tempo that allows Isaac to play his character with control while giving Chastain the time she n .. Fres Nobee
5.0
But then, as proven with Redford in All Is Lost and his starry ensemble in Margin Call, hes very much an actors director. Indie London
3.0
Title aside, theres not a lot of violence in A Most Violent Year. Blogs Houston Press
3.8
The films best moments center on those in which Isaac and Chastain argue the merits of the course their future should take. Reel Bob
4.4
So well made and focused as an endurance test that our eyes refuse to turn away from the events, even as the movie drifts breezily through the materia .. Cinema Phile 2010 Blog Spo ..
4.5
With this gritty, savvy and finely wrought drama, J.C. Chandor establishes himself as one of the most exciting directors of his generation. The Movie Minute
4.5
He knows how to craft a film, creating riveting entertainment from very simple premises. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.5
And the writing isnt strong enough to keep those mealtime conversations interesting. Memphis Flyer
4.5
At the top I implicitly compared Chandor to other great filmmakers, but hes no imitator. Daily Public
3.8
Oscar Isaac does terrifically layered and involving work as Abels armor of seemingly unflappable confidence is consistently, increasingly under attack .. The Movie Report
2.9
The compelling moral dimension is matched in a couple of places by fairly riveting action, but the film lacks any commanding narrative insight into it .. Deep Focus
4.5
Its thrilling to see him maneuver and, despite the title, it really isnt a terribly violent movie. Lagniappe Mobile
4.5
J.C Chandor controls the screen with his gripping atmosphere that keeps you guessing. Smash Cut Reviews
5.0
Theres less violence than you would expect, given the films title, but the scenes of moral suspense prove just as breathtaking as the episodes of phys .. Movie Talk
1.5
A Most Violent Year avoids the biggest pitfall in its path: it does not try to offer us the story of a capitalist with integrity. Haaretz
2.5
Chandor merely seems to be making points about corruption, not making people come to life. Charlotte Observer
4.5
A lot of movies spin their wheels fast and create the illusion that important things are happening. A Most Violent Year, one of the best movies of 201 .. Dallas News
1.5
Its a taut little thriller about honour and respect, with not that much violence, actually, set in an unrecognizable New York. The Coast
4.4
The atmospheric crime drama simmers more than hardboils, but A Most Violent Year still heats up remarkably well under Chandors conscientious direction .. News Ok
4.0
A Most Violent Year is a special film, buoyed mostly by a pair of standout lead performances, both strongly against type. Technology Tell
3.8
Playing partners in business and life, Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain radiate genuine heat. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
3.0
This is the type of film that uses atmosphere and settings as easily as actors and actresses. Phantom Tollbooth
4.5
A Most Violent Year is Chandors most intricately scripted and assertively directed film yet, even if all hes really asserting is a preference for the .. Reverse Shot
4.0
And when their car hits a deer, Abel cant put it out of its misery; its Anna who does the deed. North Shore News (Vancouve ..
4.5
The New York of that era leaves its mark on the screen. There is a lot to learn from the ruins.
4.0
A Most Violent Year is very good, but it could have been devastating. Nuvo
2.5
These characters coolly roam through every precise, purposeful scene like the metaphors they are, seemingly motivated by artistic intent as opposed to .. Ask Men
1.5
The final reel development, for instance, relies on a coincidence so monstrous Im surprised it survived the scripts second draft (if there was one). Big Issue
3.8
J.C. Chandor is becoming American cinemas foremost chronicler of men in crisis. Sacbee
4.2
Its many thrills are punctuated by a great score and two terrific performances. Compuserve
4.0
Oscar Isaac cements his growing reputation as a major actor with a mesmerising lead performance. Lime Light Magazine
2.0
Its carefully calculated but struggles under its weighty self importance. The Sunday People
4.0
This review comes to you from a secure facility somewhere near the Isle of Man, where I have been shut away for my own safety after watching not one b .. The Sunday Times
4.5
Though this classily directed and compellingly acted film wont be everyones cup of tea, what its trying to communicate about success ... is definitely .. The Script Lab
4.5
Ive never seen another a film where a female vampire dressed in a chador rides a skateboard, thats for sure. Kill Your Darlings
4.5
Perhaps worst of all, his lawyer (Albert Brooks) isnt necessarily leveling with him. Archives Sf Weekly
4.5
An Exhilarating, Fresh Take On Gangster Movies Emerges In J.C. Chandors A Most Violent Year. Central Track
3.8
The prospect of resorting to thievery just doesnt compute for him. Deadshirt.net
4.5
An authentic and great drama, with a profound screenplay and an excellent cast.
4.5
Chandors moody, muscular film finds the most right path to the fewest clichs. FilmLand Empire
4.0
The actual narrative may sometimes trudge along like a traveler braving a blizzard without snowshoes, but Ceylan makes the smallest of moments (a chil .. Ozy



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