The Devil's Own

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Blake- N @PBSAniDom May 13 The Devil’s Own had the ingredients for a strong thriller, but the final result feels more average than memorable. The mix of crime, action, and drama works at times, yet the film never fully reaches the level of tension it seems to aim for. The performances are solid, especially from the leads, and they help carry the movie through its slower moments. There are scenes with good atmosphere and suspense, but the pacing can feel uneven, making parts of the story drag more than they should. As an action-thriller, it delivers a few decent moments, though nothing especially standout. The film feels caught between being a serious character drama and a mainstream action movie, which keeps it from excelling at either. Overall, The Devil’s Own is a watchable but fairly middle-tier thriller with some good acting and occasional tension. It is not a bad film, but it never becomes truly gripping or unforgettable. I rate it a 5/10. See more Gregory S @Gregory566 Mar 11 Ford and Pitt are great in this movie. The movie itself is pretty frustrating, as they try to stuff way too much in it. See more Charlotte A @CharlieA Jan 22 An alltime classic about the forever and still, though at present less violent, ongoing conflict between Catholics/Nationalists and Protestants/Unionists in Northern Ireland who want to belong to different countries and governments....at least with us Europeans it resonates very much, as we grew up hearing about this violent conflict almost everyday ...for decades..........we do not always choose who we are... See more Corey S @sinn10304 Sep 27 Meandering and thin on substance. A fat man could fit through the plot holes in this stinker. See more Deb C @RT72537719 Sep 9 I’m shocked at the dismal RT ratings for this outstanding movie. I not only love it in general, but I think both Ford and Pitt do a fabulous job overcoming their real-time and deep differences during what was reportedly a mess of a shoot. The script was continually scrapped due to Ford’s insistence that his part be enlarged, though he signed on to an original (completed) script that had him in a far more supporting role. Though the making of the movie sounds chaotic at best (and I can appreciate Pitt’s frustration with Ford’s unrestrained ego), the end product is coherent, full of suspense and has some real surprises. The women are all excellent in their support, as is Treat Williams as a menacing bad guy made all the more terrifying because he never raises his voice. His scenes with Pitt crackle with tension. See more Oscar A @otorresm83 May 25 Buena si, excelente no! me gusto si. See more Read all reviews

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