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2013
Movie
29 min
English

Brilliance comes with a price as one obsessive scientist seeks to create the next step in human evolution - and will sacrifice his own humanity to do so. Victor Veskov is a talented scientist with an out-sized ego that sets him at odds with his superiors. His impatience leads him to set off own his own to complete his world-changing experiment. The closer he gets though, the more dangerous it is for him, and those around him. Written by Sentient Cinema LLC

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic80/100
Google Users78%
Director: J.C. ChandorGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious entrepreneur struggles to expand his heating oil business while facing a potential sale and a string of dangerous events. He must navigate treacherous business dealings and personal betrayals to protect his company and his family. The film chronicles his intense efforts to maintain control and integrity in a cutthroat industry.

Critical Reception

A Most Violent Year garnered significant critical acclaim for its intense atmosphere, strong performances, and deliberate pacing. Critics praised its exploration of ambition and morality within a realistic, gritty portrayal of 1980s New York business. While some found its slow burn challenging, the majority lauded its sophistication and thematic depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its palpable tension and atmospheric build-up.

  • Oscar Isaac delivers a compelling and nuanced lead performance.

  • The film offers a thoughtful examination of ambition and the corrupting nature of power.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's realistic depiction of business struggles and the intense atmosphere. Many found Oscar Isaac's performance captivating, though some viewers noted the deliberate pacing could be slow at times.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the London Film Critics Circle Awards, and Oscar Isaac received nominations for Best Actor from various critics' circles.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'A Most Violent Year,' refers to the actual year 1981, which was statistically the most violent year in New York City's history.

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