A Most Violent Year
2014, crime, drama, suspense
124 minutes
A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the...
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10
2015-01-22
A compelling story line and superb acting from Oscar Isaac & Jessica Chastain... Read more
8.0
8.0
2014-12-06
Typically restless, Chandor is already working on his next movie, a drama set against the backdrop of the 2010 BP oil spill. At this point in their careers, most directors would still be finding their feet, but three films in, Chandor has already established himself as one of American cinema's most interesting voices. Commendably, it's a voice he never feels the need to raise. Read more
7.5
Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?
2015-02-04
A deliberately paced, mature crime-drama that focuses far more on drama caused by crime than crime caused by drama.
7.0
2015-01-19
A Most Violent Year is a cold, calculated thriller that continuously turns its vice grip until its characters are about to crush... Read more
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9.0
2015-06-09
Staat als een huis door voortreffelijk acteerwerk en een verhaal dat je meezuigt... Read more
9.0
2015-04-09
Het verhaal ademt niet alleen die sfeer uit, maar biedt daarnaast ook nog een aantal spannende momenten... Read more
8.8
8.5
2015-02-09
Een boeiend verhaal met uitstekende personage ontwikkelingen. Read more
8.0
8.0
2015-02-03
Het lukt regisseur/scenarist J.C. Chandor heel knap om het drama tot een menselijk kern terug te brengen. Read more
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