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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. February 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. February 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. January 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. January 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. January 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. January 29, 2015 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
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
A quintessentially American story about trying to succeed while every exterior force wants to tear you down. July 7, 2020 | Rating: A | Full Review…
A quintessentially American story about trying to succeed while every exterior force wants to tear you down.
Brent McKnight
A Most Violent Year is an expertly crafted film. Every scene feels perfectly composed, with everything in the shot having a purpose and nothing out of place. June 29, 2020 | Full Review…
A Most Violent Year is an expertly crafted film. Every scene feels perfectly composed, with everything in the shot having a purpose and nothing out of place.
Damond Fudge
It has all of the trappings of a gangster epic without actually understanding how to use those trappings or why they work. January 9, 2020 | Full Review…
It has all of the trappings of a gangster epic without actually understanding how to use those trappings or why they work.
Chris McCoy
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. September 19, 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. August 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. July 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.
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