A Most Violent Year
A taut 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 as they strive to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities, even as rampant violence, decay, and corruption threaten to drag them in and destroy all they have built.
Director(s)
J.C. Chandor
Jessica Lichtner
Martha Pinson
Mirashyam Blakeslee
H.H. Cooper
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Nathan
_A Most Violent Year_ took a long time to get me hooked, but once I was able to come around to it I was fully invested. Oscar Isaac is fantastic in this movie. He was able to balance the intimidating front of a mobster while being able to present a sense of honesty as he was trying to avoid the more barbaric business practice of his contemporaries. It was a fine line, but it was a joy to see the mobster slowly start to take over as his desperation increased. Jessica Chastain was really good as well. She was a balancing force for Isaac's character and was just as badass in my opinion. They had amazing chemistry and formed a dynamic duo that was a force to be reckoned with. There is not a lot of action in this film, but the tension was thick and when there were more chaotic sequences they felt organic and real. The cinematography was top notch, I love the haze that was in this movie. It was nice touch and made the movie feel right at home in the 80's. This movie is not going to be for everyone, but I really dug it and recommend anyone to check it out. **Score:** _83%_ | **Verdict:** _Great_
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Mark Kermode reviews A Most Violent Year (2014) | BFI Player
A Most Violent Year | Dramatic Dream Team | Official Featurette HD | A24
A Most Violent Year | The Director | Official Featurette HD |A24
A Most Violent Year | The Early Years | Official Featurette HD |A24
A Most Violent Year | Costuming an Era | Official Featurette HD | A24
A Most Violent Year | Behind the Lens | Official Featurette HD | A24
Academy Conversations: A Most Violent Year
Oscar Isaac, J.C. Chandor | A Most Violent Year Q&A Highlights
A Most Violent Year | The Craft | Official Featurette HD | A24
A Most Violent Year | Foundations | Official Featurette HD | A24
A Most Violent Year | The Cast | Official Featurette HD | A24
A Most Violent Year | The American Dream | Official Featurette HD | A24
