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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.
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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. Feb 27, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
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.
Philippa Hawker
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. Feb 2, 2015 | 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.
Liz Braun
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. Jan 30, 2015 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
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.
Liam Lacey
[A] tight anti-thriller, one where the violence of the title is more implied than seen. Jan 29, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
[A] tight anti-thriller, one where the violence of the title is more implied than seen.
Peter Howell
"A Most Violent Year" is a far more interesting film than its title implies. And a film you've never seen before. Jan 29, 2015 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
"A Most Violent Year" is a far more interesting film than its title implies. And a film you've never seen before.
Calvin Wilson
Abel is a man with ideals in a world that has no use for them: If he's going to succeed, he's going to have to use his wits instead of bullets. Jan 29, 2015 | Rating: 3/4
Abel is a man with ideals in a world that has no use for them: If he's going to succeed, he's going to have to use his wits instead of bullets.
Rene Rodriguez
As excellent as Chastain is in a role that finally gives her something to chew on, the film belongs to Isaac's suave, mostly well-intentioned businessman. Sep 18, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
As excellent as Chastain is in a role that finally gives her something to chew on, the film belongs to Isaac's suave, mostly well-intentioned businessman.
Nicholas Bell
J.C Chandor controls the screen with his gripping atmosphere that keeps you guessing. Aug 8, 2019 | Full Review…
J.C Chandor controls the screen with his gripping atmosphere that keeps you guessing.
Karl Delossantos
All the elements you want from a movie called A Most Violent Year are present, but not in the genre-fulfilling forms you may hope to be sated by. Jul 16, 2019 | Rating: 7.5/10 | Full Review…
All the elements you want from a movie called A Most Violent Year are present, but not in the genre-fulfilling forms you may hope to be sated by.
Dominic Griffin
carefully calculated but struggles under its weighty self-importance Jun 5, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
carefully calculated but struggles under its weighty self-importance
Chris Hunneysett
Simmering with drama, A Most Violent Year is one of the best films yet from Isaac or Chandor, and that's saying something. May 17, 2019 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
Simmering with drama, A Most Violent Year is one of the best films yet from Isaac or Chandor, and that's saying something.
Tom Bond
Chandor's screenplay is taut and understated, complemented by superb acting, and creates an immersive experience of time and place. Apr 17, 2019 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
Chandor's screenplay is taut and understated, complemented by superb acting, and creates an immersive experience of time and place.
Julie Crawford
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