Review of Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) by Stevenk. — 04 Nov 2007
While lurching from horror to horror that this family wreaks upon itself the affect curiously only decreases the pace and makes the movie seem longer.No great movie this. Great acting though from Hoffman makes it worth the ride.
I don't understand those high ratings though.No player elicits any sympathy except the mother and I suspect if we knew her better we would hate her too. If the intent is to instill sheer disgust at the human condition it succeeds in a very unrealistic way because the characters are one dimensionally venal.
.Not since "Pan's Labyrinth" has unabashed critical acclaim been so misplaced.
This review of Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) was written by Stevenk. on 04 Nov 2007.
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead has generally received very positive reviews.
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