Chasseur
Chasseur

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Chasseur

2013
Movie
15 min
English

Sometime in the first half of the twentieth century, somewhere on the back roads of the Louisiana Bayou, the half-mad Louis Chasseur, hunts the Devil. Setting an ambush at the crossroads, he kills the musician Jedediah Graham before the man can sell his soul. Chasseur then lies in wait for the Devil. Instead, the blood-soaked Chasseur encounters the Devil's lawyer, weaselly Mycroft Coney. What follows is a biblical battle of wills between the brutal, conscienceless Chasseur and the fast-talking Mycroft. Mycroft fights for his life as Chasseur pumps him for information on the Devil. Eventually, Chasseur gets what he wants... and more.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users49%
Director: Florian Henckel von DonnersmarckGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former soldier struggling with his past takes on a dangerous job to protect a young woman. As they navigate a treacherous underworld, they uncover a conspiracy that puts them both in grave danger. Their survival depends on trust and quick thinking in a world where betrayal is common.

Critical Reception

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's sophomore directorial effort was met with a largely negative critical reception, with many critics finding its plot convoluted and its tone inconsistent. While some performances, particularly Colin Farrell's, were noted as strong, the film struggled to find an audience and was considered a significant misstep.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its overly complex and often nonsensical plot.

  • The film's dark and grim tone was found to be oppressive by many.

  • While some performances were praised, they couldn't salvage the weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's narrative coherence and pacing. Many viewers found the plot confusing and the overall experience unsatisfying, despite acknowledging some strong acting.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be directed by Antoine Fuqua, with Jeremy Renner and Olivia Wilde attached to star, before Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck took over and rewrote the script.

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