The Arrangement
The Arrangement

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The Arrangement

2003
Movie
Adult · 18+
120 min
English

Fish is a man who likes to watch. He just can't talk, touch, or feel. One day a girl turns up dead in the park. Fish may have seen too much. We could tell you more, but then we'd have to kill you. So come and check it out... if you dare.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Simon Cellan JonesGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In a gritty portrayal of working-class desperation, the film follows a small-time hustler who gets entangled in a dangerous plan to rob a local businessman. What begins as a seemingly simple heist quickly spirals out of control, forcing him and his associates into a desperate struggle for survival against both the law and the criminal underworld. The arrangement is a tense thriller that explores the consequences of bad decisions and the slippery slope of crime.

Critical Reception

The Arrangement received mixed to positive reviews, particularly for its gritty realism and strong performances from its lead actors. Critics often noted its effectiveness as a taut crime drama, though some found the plot somewhat predictable. Audiences appreciated its raw depiction of life on the fringes and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of working-class struggles and crime.

  • Noted for compelling performances, especially from Dean Andrews.

  • Considered a solid, albeit somewhat conventional, crime thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this specific film. However, similar crime dramas of the era often garnered appreciation for their grounded narratives and suspenseful plots.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a stage play before being adapted for television.

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