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A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, his nightmares begin to overtake him, and a conspiracy is uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
Joe, a traumatized former FBI agent and Iraq veteran, makes a living as a mercenary, rescuing young women from human trafficking rings. When hired by a senator to find his kidnapped daughter, Nina, Joe descends into a violent underworld. As he gets closer to Nina, his own brutal past begins to resurface, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.
You Were Never Really Here was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its intense atmosphere, visceral violence, and Joaquin Phoenix's powerful performance. While some found its bleakness and ambiguity challenging, the majority praised Ramsay's masterful direction and the film's raw emotional impact.
Praised for its brutal, stylish direction and atmospheric tension.
Joaquin Phoenix's raw and compelling performance is a major highlight.
The film's minimalist dialogue and fragmented narrative contribute to its haunting effect.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's gritty tone and Joaquin Phoenix's intense portrayal. Some found the violence and bleakness overwhelming, but many connected with the character's emotional journey and the film's unique visual style.
Won Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Nominated for the Palme d'Or.
Joaquin Phoenix reportedly lost 40 pounds for his role as Joe, further contributing to the character's gaunt and haunted appearance.
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There weren’t a lot of lines for Joaquin Phoenix to learn for this gritty and brutal story of “Joe”. He makes a living retrieving girls who have gone missing - voluntarily or otherwise, and repatriating them. Occasionally this happens strai...
I did not feel as positively about _You Were Never Really Here_ as most people seem to have, but I **do** absolutely recommend it. One of Jaoquin Phoenix's best roles, and that is about as far from small praise as it gets. _Final rating:...
The way this movie was hyped up in the press about it being the Next ‘Taxi Driver’obviously raised my expectations and Phoenix being the Antihero ah-la Travis Brickle . Well, did I get letdown like a disappointed kid at Xmas when he didn...