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Dead Man Down

Dead Man Down

Thriller · Action · Crime · 2013

In New York City, a crime lord's right-hand man is seduced by a woman seeking retribution.

Movie details

Dead Man Down

“Blood demands blood”

2013 Thriller · Action · Crime 1h 58m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

In New York City, a crime lord's right-hand man is seduced by a woman seeking retribution.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Dead Man Down?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Niels Arden Oplev

Written by

J. H. Wyman

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Victor

Noomi Rapace

Noomi Rapace

Beatrice

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Alphonse

Dominic Cooper

Dominic Cooper

Darcy

Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Huppert

Valentine Louzon

Luis Da Silva, Jr.

Luis Da Silva, Jr.

Terry

John Cenatiempo

John Cenatiempo

Charles

Court is in session

Put Dead Man Down on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.