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3.60 of 5 (by 5 users)

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Atmosphere, intensity, and more Russians than the Bolshoi Ballet

MAR

2008

What do you get when you mix 3 of the finest actors working today with a standard crime drama involving the Russian mob? You get an immensely watchable movie that makes you care about the characters enough to get invested in the outcome.

The title references the slogan painted on New York City police... read full review »

a fan of clever plots, a movie buff

MikeMaroon
Chattanooga, TN

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Mediocre Tale of Two Brothers is a Waste of Acting Talent

SEP

2008

When I read the DVD synopsis of the movie, We Own The Night, I was expecting an intense thriller with fine acting and a smart story. Instead, I found the movie to be completely unoriginal, a bit tedious, and often predictable.

Joaquin Phoenix stars as Bobby Green and Mark Wahlberg takes on the role... read full review »

analytical, a fan of epic movies

LoveisJoy
Chicagoland, IL

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Acting and three excellent set pieces make this a near must see!

a movie connoisseur, into movies that tell a great story, a Movie Guru, a lover of quirky unique films, a fan of movies that take chances

MAR

2008

After seeing the trailer for We Own the Night last year, I was hoping it would be a worthwhile film. Then I heard it was booed in Cannes, and when it was released it got mostly mediocre reviews and didn't last long in theaters. I figured.. too bad but there's plenty of crime and gangster stories to watch already.

Then a friend and very talented writer, film critic declared the movie one of the best of 2007 and he said he might even go on record as saying the movie was better than The Godfather?

I took the statement with a grain of salt, but obviously this film is something I needed to see.... read full review »

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ChrisJarmick
Seattle, WA

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Great Movie. Great Acting.

character-lover, a movie buff, Every day computer user, DVD collector, a fan of clever plots, into action flicks, a football fan, a man

FEB

2008

We Own the Night was a well done movie. Jaquine Phoneix was great along with Robert Duvall and Mark Wahlberg. It's a powerful dramatic story with some action in between. Tear-Jerker none the least. Enjoy the movie. It's a good one.

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scottssober
Owatonna, MN

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same old worn out plot-very predictable

DVD collector, character-lover, a movie buff, Every day computer user, waiting for the DVD, a fan of clever plots, into action flicks

FEB

2008

this movie has 3 of the best actors in todays movies-their acting is great-plot is old and worn out-2brothers 1 good 1 bad-movie is long and drags-not much reaction to good and evil-a dvd rental glad I didn't go to movies and pay big bucks to see

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ny2379
Fairport, NY

Key Information	Directors James Gray Stars Joaquin Phoenix Actors Robert Duvall Genre Dramas Subgenre Violence • Crime MPAA Rating R (MPAA) Available Formats Theatrical Release UPC 043396248403 Release Date 2007 Running Time 1hr 58min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD1hr 46minSony Pictures Home EntertainmentFebruary 12, 2008R (MPAA)043396225312
Credits	Screenwriter James Gray
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (01/01/2008, p.90, Samuel Wigley): "Phoenix's performance is magnetic here....The film's velvety matte look -- attractively...

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