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Of all the director’s work, this ending still breaks your heart the most.
The Coens would follow this odd template to success throughout the better part of their careers as co-directors.
Harvey Keitel and Stephen Tobolowsky round out the cast, while Brad Pitt enjoys his breakout role here.
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Come for the cast, stay for the hatred of Neeson’s crooked con.
Of course, as aMannfilm, things aren’t straightforward.
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Here, he torments Winstone with a profane version of his character in the Marvel films.
There’s also an incredible underwater vault sequence that makes full use of Glazer’s music video know-how.
What does a believable relationship between siblings look like on screen?
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Why isMark Ruffalo’s penis making eye contact with me?
What the movie lacks in cohesion, it more than makes up for in atmosphere.
Where to watchIn the Cut: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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