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The Interview

The Interview

Crime · Mystery · Drama · 1998

A duel between a suspected murderer and a detective pressed by people who want results. But whose skin is really wanted?

Movie details

The Interview

“Two minds... one truth.”

1998 Crime · Mystery · Drama 1h 44m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

A duel between a suspected murderer and a detective pressed by people who want results. But whose skin is really wanted?

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Craig Monahan

Written by

Craig Monahan · Gordon Davie

Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

Eddie Rodney Fleming

Tony Martin

Tony Martin

Det. Sgt. John Steele

Aaron Jeffery

Aaron Jeffery

Det. Sr. Const. Wayne Prior

Paul Sonkkila

Paul Sonkkila

Det. Insp. Jackson

Michael Caton

Michael Caton

Barry Walls

Peter McCauley

Peter McCauley

Det. Hudson

G

Glynis Angel

Det. Robran

Court is in session

Put The Interview on trial.

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

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.