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Name: Deadfall Movie Review
Item: Deadfall
Rating: 3
Author: Smitha Joseph

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Review for the film " Deadfall"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 01 Hour 34 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 07-12-2012

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Similar To: First Cow, Wendy, Lying And Stealing, The Man With The Iron Heart

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CAST & CREW

Lupita Nyong O

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Cinematographer:

Shane Hurlbut

Composer:

Marco Beltrami

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Lupita Nyong O

Treat Williams

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Deadfall Click to look into! >> Read More... is an action thriller directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky. Zach Dean has written the script for this film. Gary Levinsohn, Shelly Clippard, Ben Cosgrove, and Todd Wagner are the co-producers of this film. This film has been distributed under the combined banner of Magnolia Pictures, StudioCanal, and 2929 Productions. Shane Hurlbut is the cinematographer, while Arthur Tarnowski and Dan Zimmerman are the editors of this film. This film stars Eric Bana Eric Bana took birth in Melbourne, Victoria, Austr >> Read More... and Olivia Wilde Olivia Wilde was born on March 10th, 1984 in NewYo >> Read More... in the lead. The supporting cast comprises Charlie Hunnam Charlie Hunnam is a hunk English actor and a notab >> Read More... , Kris Kristofferson, Sissy Spacek Sissy Spacek was born on the Christmas of 1949. Sh >> Read More... , Kate Mara Kate Rooney Mara is an American actress. She was b >> Read More... , etc. The film got a theatrical release on 7 December 2012.

Plot

After a casino heist, siblings Addison and Liza are on the run. They are hotly pursued by Sheriff Marshall Becker and his group. Meanwhile, Jay Mills, a convict who has been just released from prison, is visiting his mother for Thanksgiving. However, he is caught in this mess as well. Who will survive this chase?

Star Performances

Stefan Ruzowitzky has done a commendable job in making a rather predictable plot engaging, as well as intriguing.

Eric Bana as the fugitive Addison is another standout performer. Despite her limited screen space, Kate Mara does her very best as the cop Hannah Becker.

Analysis

How do you make a regular, run-of-the-mill thriller interesting? Well, director Stefan Ruzowitzky probably has an answer for you. Despite the cliched narrative, ‘Deadfall’ is slick, enthralling, as well as creatively satisfying.

While the movie could have done better with some creative twists and turns, it is still worth a watch. The director keeps the plot fast-paced, yet enough intriguing to keep the viewers glued to the silver screen, anticipating the next turn.

There are some creative plots for which the director Stefan can pat his back. Combining Thanksgiving with a chase in the snow is not something you expect in a typical thriller. Yet, ‘Deadfall’ has this interesting twist, with a deep message embedded in the plot. The relationship between the scheming cop Marshall Becker and his daughter Hannah is also equally intriguing. If only more screen space was given to these two.

However, ‘Deadfall’ is not the perfect thriller that one would love to die for. There are some twists in the plot, that you could see from miles coming. Even if you could ignore that, the acting expressions of some of the crew are not. Some of the actors in this film portrayed their roles with such expressions, that even a wall would seem livelier. Yet, ‘Deadfall’ somehow manages to keep the power of narrative intact

What's There?

Brilliant direction by Stefan Ruzowitzky
Razor sharp writing by Scott Z Burns
Impressive performances from Eric Bana, Charlie Hunnam and Kate Mara
Unique plot integration done right

What's Not There?

Clunky editing
Predictable Twists
Deadpan expressions of some actors

Verdict

‘Deadfall’ might not be something innovative. However, it is a fast-paced action thriller that will keep you hooked until the very end. Great direction, coupled with crisp performances, makes this movie an intriguing experience!

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