Focus (2001)
Focus (2001)
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Cast
as Lawrence Newman
as Gertrude Hart
as Finkelstein
as Fred
as Mrs. Newman
as Mrs. Newman
as Carlson
as Father Crighton
as Gargan
as Gargan
as Mrs. Dewitt
as Willy Doyle
as Meeting Hall Man
as Sullivan
as Cole Stevens
as Mel
as Tough's Leader
as 1st Tough
as Petey
as Rape Victim
as Mr. Lorring
as Sergeant
as Policeman
as Billy
as Speaking Woman on Subway
as Mrs. Dewitt's Granddaughter
as Elsie
as 2nd Woman on Subway
as Maid
as Bodyguard
as MP Receptionist
as Green Grocer
as Waitress
as Truck Driver
as Photographer
as Man in Theater
as Woman No.1 in Theater
as Woman No. 2 in Theater
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Critic Reviews for Focus
All Critics (81) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (45) | Rotten (36) | DVD (4)
It serves as a forceful reminder of how small a difference there can be between unity and bigotry.
No actor in the movies could have played this part better than Macy.
Focus is well-meaning, but it's all looks with no substance.
A powerful though overwrought study of bigotry and fear.
The topic certainly suits the times, but the director's approach is as alienating as it is old-fashioned.
A rather square civics lesson of a movie.
Audience Reviews for Focus
This movie was so true to the book that I felt like I had seen it before. The book was a little more detailed, so I have to say I liked that better. However the movie was very well acted and captured the right feel and emotion.
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I think that they need to show this movie in every Sociology class. It's a perfect example of how, for example, Hitler's Germany was even possible. It shows how easily people can be manipulated and influenced by hateful thinking in society. It was an apalling thing to watch unfold, and intensify, but it was at the same time an amazing thing to watch. Scary, but amazing. ..On a side note, William H. Macy was fantastic, as usual.
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