A Most Violent Year
2014, Drama/Crime, 2h 4m
227 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Gritty, gripping, and weighted with thought-provoking heft, A Most Violent Year represents another strong entry in writer-director J.C. Chandor's impressive filmography. Read critic reviews
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Abel Morales
Anna
Lawrence
Peter Forente
Andrew Walsh
Julian
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Critic Reviews for A Most Violent Year
All Critics (227) | Top Critics (71) | Fresh (203) | Rotten (24)
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Instead of directing a movie that screams "HEY, IT'S THE '80S," he made one that looks, sounds, and feels like a refugee from that era, and lets the audience do the rest.
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A Most Violent Year's final scenes are its worst: they reveal that the plot's sure-footed plodding hasn't led anywhere unexpected, narratively or thematically.
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A Most Violent Year resonates as the rare film to not simply take its superficial cues from The Godfather, but to truly understand its underlying ideas -- and, more impressive still, to re-work them into something thrillingly unique.
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In the end, a little too much rides on what we make of this couple and their partnership, and the movie, well-conceived as it is, has drawn its boundaries a little too tightly.
February 27, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
The underside of the American Dream is on display in A Most Violent Year, a drama about an immigrant trying to make his way to the top.
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Like that camel-hair coat Abel wears, A Most Violent Year is classy and commands respect, but a stronger pulse under the lapels would make us care much more.
January 30, 2015 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for A Most Violent Year
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Sep 24, 2018Unspectacular and realistic thriller drama about an early 80s entrepreneur and his attempt to stay above water within the law. The actors are top notch, although Chastain remains underused. Isaac carries the film with his performance, the plot does move a little slowly at times and there are merely a few adrenaline peaks. Still, overall satisfying and well done. Just don't expect to bite your nails in excitement or thrill.Jens S Super Reviewer
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Aug 01, 2018Excellent performances and engaging story kept me involved. Thankfully, there's more to it than violence!familiar s Super Reviewer
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Jul 11, 2016It kept me interested. Oscar Isaacs did a good job and the storyline was unique. Instead of the lead guy turning out to be a criminal, he did everything the right way... This prompts doing the right thing instead of doing the wrong thing to get things done - I like that.Jim P Super Reviewer
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Feb 24, 2016Oscar Isaac as usual is phenomenal. Jessica Chastain is great as usual. This movie is just ok to me though, I felt like it was just missing somethingKameron W Super Reviewer
A Most Violent Year Quotes
| Anna Morales: | This was veeeery disrespectful |
| Anna Morales: | This was very disrespectful. |
| Abel Morales: | You should know that I have always taken the path that is most right. The result is never in question for me. Just what path do you take to get there? And that is what this is. |
| Abel Morales: | When it feels scary to jump, that is exactly when you jump, otherwise you end up staying in the same place your whole life, and that I can't do. |
| Abel Morales: | You will never do anything as hard as staring someone straight in the eye and telling them the truth. |
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