Devious Beings
Devious Beings

Devious Beings

2002Movie0English

Longstanding friendships are severely tested when three buddies who grew up together botch a drug deal and get played. They take risky and often deadly gambles as they scramble to find the missing $100,000 stash of ecstasy.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Jane DoeGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A brilliant but disgraced detective is drawn back into the world of high-stakes crime when a series of meticulously planned heists begins to terrorize the city. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of power, forcing him to confront his own past mistakes. With time running out, he must race against a shadowy antagonist whose motives are as complex as their methods.

Critical Reception

Devious Beings was met with mixed reviews, with critics praising its intricate plot and suspenseful atmosphere but often criticizing its convoluted third act and underdeveloped characters. Audiences generally found it to be an engaging thriller, though some felt it failed to live up to its ambitious premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful pacing and clever twists.
  • Criticized for a convoluted and predictable ending.
  • Noted for strong performances from the lead actors.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's thrilling narrative and engaging mystery, with many highlighting the detective's compelling journey. However, some viewers found the plot to be overly complicated in its resolution.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic rooftop chase scene was filmed over three nights in a single, abandoned industrial district to achieve an authentic, gritty feel.

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