Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
2007. Directed by Sidney Lumet. Written by Kelly Masterson. Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney, Marisa Tomei, and Amy Ryan.
"May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead."
My last post was in February. Ouch! Sorry for the long layoff. I have been extremely busy and have been struggling to find enough time to sleep, let alone visit my blog. I have watched some films along the way and will try to catch those up in the somewhat near future.
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is a completely griping ride into the depths of human despair as everything goes completely wrong. It revolves around two brothers who develop a scheme to get themselves some much needed money. Nobody gets hurt - that's the theory anyway - but, of course, that doesn't end up being the reality. The plot takes many convincing and satisfying turns and never ceases to keep you glued to the screen. The acting is terrific: Hoffman, Hawke, Finney, and Tomei all do great work. And Tomei looks better than ever, she is a complete stunner, gorgeous (an added bonus). Sidney Lumet is 73 folks, SEVENTY-THREE, and his timing is perfect, he creates a terrific mood, and he offers good dialogue and a terrific cast. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead will likely end up on my top ten list when I finally get around to making it (hopefully soon).
My grade: A-
"May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead."
My last post was in February. Ouch! Sorry for the long layoff. I have been extremely busy and have been struggling to find enough time to sleep, let alone visit my blog. I have watched some films along the way and will try to catch those up in the somewhat near future.
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is a completely griping ride into the depths of human despair as everything goes completely wrong. It revolves around two brothers who develop a scheme to get themselves some much needed money. Nobody gets hurt - that's the theory anyway - but, of course, that doesn't end up being the reality. The plot takes many convincing and satisfying turns and never ceases to keep you glued to the screen. The acting is terrific: Hoffman, Hawke, Finney, and Tomei all do great work. And Tomei looks better than ever, she is a complete stunner, gorgeous (an added bonus). Sidney Lumet is 73 folks, SEVENTY-THREE, and his timing is perfect, he creates a terrific mood, and he offers good dialogue and a terrific cast. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead will likely end up on my top ten list when I finally get around to making it (hopefully soon).
My grade: A-
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