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Blew me away. Joaquim Phoenix is brilliant, his reactions were so heartfelt, when he cries into his brothers arms, when he drops to his knees and passes out, overwhelmed by whats happened... Well, had me tearing up a bit. And that CAR CHASE was so frightening it made me feel a bit sick, very real, so much more so than the slick car chases we normally see where nobody loses control at all. The moody rain just made it even more perfect. Mendes as the girlfriend was good too, they seemed to have genuine affection for each other, not like most of her roles. I was VERY satisfied with this movie and have recommended it to friends.
9/10
24.4.2008 -
nbfiddlehead@ - age: 36-49
What a great cast, but unfortunately very poor character development and weak story line. This could have been a much better film, if not for the strong cast it would get a 3. It is not a bad film, it is just too much in the same mold as countless other New York police dramas.
6/10
17.4.2008 -
xtrastuf@ - age: 36-49
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The directing was awesome but I would have liked a totally different cast for the two brothers. Mark Wahlberg looked like he hated his role and this was all just a pay cheque for him. Joaquin Phoenix always looks miserable in his roles. I understand a conflicted personality may be called for at times but Phoenix is just miserable in all his roles. The storyline was a recycled one at best and it didn't strike me as anything new or groundbreaking.
6/10
11.2.2008 -
paulleslie12@ - age: 26-35
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Joaquin Phoenix is good as usual. Mark Wahlberg not as good... Good story... I liked the end. Its was very real when you know how this stuff can happen... This movie is worth to see...
9/10
1.12.2007 -
van_heb@ - age: 18-25
It was a disappointing movie; my husband fell a sleep half way through.
4/10
23.11.2007 -
hollyge@ - age: 36-49
Slow and boring. In fact, someone next to me, had fallen asleep... lol ;P.
4/10
21.11.2007 -
mr_6string@ - age: 36-49
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I found this movie to be extremely exciting. Unlike movies where everything exciting happening was shown in the trailer, this movie threw surprises at you the entire time. A real edge of your seat kinda movie!
9/10
21.11.2007 -
rachel_ulman@ - age: 18-25
So much of this movie was a reflection of the triumphs and the perils I have suffered in my own life. But more beautifully crafted, and with much prettier faces. I left the theater in awe and intense speculation on all that the characters and I, personally, had just gone through. It was something uniquely beautiful; its roughness and realism was what both stimulated and tamed my soul.
10/10
21.11.2007 -
behrbemine@ - age: 18-25
This is about family, dilemma, drama,... I would have done the same thing if I were that main character. You get into a character, you get to understand each side, so it's such a drama. There's also a thriller feel to it too. Great movie don't miss it!
8/10
17.11.2007 -
cutyjewel@ - age: 26-35
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