Devil's Way
Devil's Way

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Devil's Way

1993
Movie
102 min
Arabic

The young girl who works as a waitress in a hotel is harassed and dismissed for not obeying the wishes of her manager, while teacher Abu Farwa (Wahid Saif) and his wife Fekha (Mimi Jamal) run a group of children working in the pickpocket And begging. When her mother gets sick badly and needs a dangerous operation and need a large amount of money to make the teacher work with him in theft and pickpocketing.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Google Users60%
Director: Michael Caton-JonesGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Marine sniper, haunted by his past, struggles to protect a young girl who witnessed a mob hit. As he becomes increasingly entangled in the criminal underworld, he must confront his own demons and the dangerous forces closing in on them both. The film explores themes of redemption, guilt, and the fight for survival against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

Devil's Way received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its tone inconsistent. While Richard Gere's performance was occasionally praised, the film struggled to find a cohesive identity, leading to a generally lukewarm response from audiences as well.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's ambitious themes are undermined by a predictable and often illogical plot.

  • Richard Gere delivers a solid performance, but it's not enough to elevate the material.

  • The thriller elements are unevenly distributed, leading to a lack of consistent tension.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a somewhat disappointing thriller, with some appreciating the performances but many criticizing the weak storyline and pacing issues. It's viewed as an average crime drama that doesn't quite deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

Richard Gere reportedly turned down the role of Michael Stone in 'Basic Instinct' to star in 'Devil's Way'.

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