The Nine Mile Walk
The Nine Mile Walk

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The Nine Mile Walk

2003
Movie
20 min
English

Two friends in a Strange place begin a game of words that leads to an unexpected twist

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Mika KaurismäkiGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A grizzled, aging private investigator is hired by a mysterious woman to find a missing man. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, corruption, and violence that leads him down a dangerous path. The investigation forces him to confront his own past and the blurred lines between right and wrong in a gritty urban landscape.

Critical Reception

The Nine Mile Walk is a stylish but somewhat obscure neo-noir film that received mixed reviews. While some critics praised its atmospheric direction and the performances of its veteran cast, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. It is generally considered a minor work from director Mika Kaurismäki, appreciated more by genre enthusiasts than the general public.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its atmospheric neo-noir visuals and hard-boiled detective narrative.

  • Criticized for a plot that can be difficult to follow and a somewhat slow pace.

  • Appreciated for the presence of seasoned actors in classic genre roles.

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Fun Fact

Despite being released in 2003, the film features veteran actors Lee Marvin and Richard Boone who had passed away decades prior, suggesting it may be a compilation or a project that was shelved and later released.

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