Opening with some contrived banter, cliches and some loose ends, the screenplay only comes into its own in the second half.
Shiner (2002)
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Reviews Counted:13
Fresh:6
Rotten:7
Average Rating:5.2/10
Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Michael Caine stars in this British crime drama as Billy "Shiner" Simpson, a former boxer who, after ruining his chances at becoming a champ is now a small time boxing promoter representing his son... Michael Caine stars in this British crime drama as Billy "Shiner" Simpson, a former boxer who, after ruining his chances at becoming a champ is now a small time boxing promoter representing his son Eddie (Marsden). Eddie has accomplished everything Billy couldn't, and is set to fight an American champ for the title. However, when things do not go as expected and Eddie winds up being killed, Billy immediately suspects foul play from the American's manager and his arch rival Frank Spedding. However, as his rage and paranoia grows, Billy comes to suspect his closest friends as well as his daughters, sending him on a murderous rage to exact revenge for his son's death and his ruined life. [More]
Starring: Michael Caine, Martin Landau, Frances Barber, Frank Harper
Starring: Michael Caine, Martin Landau, Frances Barber, Frank Harper, Matthew Marsden
Director: John Irvin
Director: John Irvin
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Aug 20, 2002
Reviews for Shiner
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| 77% 77% | The Hangover |
| 88% 88% | Inglourious Basterds |
| 66% 66% | Public Enemies |
| 24% 24% | G-Force |
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| 90% 90% | District 9 |
| 86% 86% | 500 Days of Summer |
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| 06% 06% | All About Steve |
| 78% 78% | It Might Get Loud |
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