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From the unexpectedly graphic opening shot, director Sidney Lumet proves he hasn't lost any of his bite with age. BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD is a riveting suspense thriller that retains the director's classic approach to storytelling while updating it at the same time. Working from an intense, expertly woven script by playwright-turned-screenwriter Kelly Masterson, Lumet establishes his tragic tone immediately. The story concerns a New York family with a roiling undercurrent of dysfunction. The eldest son, Andy (Philip Seymour Hoffman), is a frustrated, drug-abusing stockbroker who is unable to satisfy his gorgeous wife (Marisa Tomei). The youngest son, Hank (Ethan Hawke), is passive and struggles to make alimony payments. Their parents (Albert Finney and Rosemary Harris) live in Westchester and operate a small jewelry store. Their lives begin to unravel when Andy approaches Hank about pulling off a heist that will seemingly solve all of their monetary problems. Everything about this idea is risky, yet Andy convinces his timid younger brother that this is his only way out of his current situation. Naturally, their plan falls apart, resulting in a series of tragedies that they never could have predicted.BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD belongs beside such Lumet classics as DOG DAY AFTERNOON, NETWORK, and SERPICO. The cinematography and editing and score are all excellent, but the performances are what launch the film into the stratosphere. Oscar-winner Hoffman (CAPOTE) and Finney have never been better, and the rest of the cast--Hawke, Tomei, Michael Shannon--rise to the occasion with unforgettable results.Product Identifiers
UPC0014381487527
eBay Product ID (ePID)64290959
Product Key Features
ActorPhilip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke
RatingR
Movie/TV TitleBefore the Devil Knows You're Dead
DirectorSidney Lumet
FormatDVD
Release Year2008
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RolePhilip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke
Release Date20080415
Film CountryUSA
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- 18 Nov, 2020
Great underrated flic!
This movie has it all, great story, great acting, just microwave your favorite popcorn.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Oct, 2023
Suprises and More Suprises
This movie has more twists and turns than a mountain road, The cast pulls off beliveable performances in an very strange plot. It's a story that I would never have thought of even in a nightmare.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Dec, 2024
Outstanding!
Very interesting movie! However, it had some sexual scenes that were not necessary!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Nov, 2019
Great story. Great acting.
One of my all-time favorite movies. The acting is terrific. The story is engaging. I have watched this several times and wanted it on DVD to watch at will. Thanks for a great deal on a wonderful film on DVD.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Jul, 2017
Love it!!
Love the cast, love the plot, love the movie!! Great Pic!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jul, 2018
Chilling
You will enjoy this movie...but caution... it is disturbing. It was a plus for me that I lived in the neighborhood in which it was filmed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Mar, 2020
A devilish family.
Great "family" love film,Not.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Nov, 2017
Terrific movie
Great cast & plotVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Oct, 2019
Great
Great movie!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Jan, 2020
Good dvd
GreatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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