The defence The Big-Idea Head
“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2007
When two brothers organize the robbery of their parents' jewelry store, the job goes horribly wrong, triggering a series of events that send them and their family hurtling towards a shattering climax.
Movie details
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
“No one was supposed to get hurt.”
2007 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 57m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
When two brothers organize the robbery of their parents' jewelry store, the job goes horribly wrong, triggering a series of events that send them and their family hurtling towards a shattering climax.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Before the Devil Knows You're Dead?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Sidney Lumet
Written by
Kelly Masterson
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Andy Hanson
Ethan Hawke
Hank Hanson
Albert Finney
Charles Hanson
Marisa Tomei
Gina Hanson
Aleksa Palladino
Chris Lasorda
Michael Shannon
Dex
Amy Ryan
Martha Hanson
Court is in session
Put Before the Devil Knows You're Dead on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
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.