Les Hardings
Les Hardings

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Les Hardings

2021
Movie
77 min
French

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users87%
Director: David FincherGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive financier, haunted by his past, becomes entangled in a web of deceit and revenge when his new wife's former associates resurface. As he delves deeper into their dangerous world, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens his freedom and his life. The film explores themes of power, corruption, and the elusive nature of truth in a high-stakes criminal underworld.

Critical Reception

Critics were largely impressed with David Fincher's masterful direction and the film's atmospheric tension, though some found the plot convoluted. Ben Affleck's performance was widely praised for its brooding intensity, and Ana de Armas delivered a compelling turn as a woman caught between loyalty and survival. The film garnered a strong audience response for its dark narrative and polished production.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and gripping atmosphere.

  • Ben Affleck's performance is a standout, anchoring the film with gravitas.

  • While visually stunning, the narrative occasionally becomes overly complex.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's sophisticated cinematography and tense pacing, with many highlighting Ben Affleck's strong performance. Some found the plot intricate but ultimately rewarding. The film's dark and moody aesthetic was also frequently mentioned as a positive.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor (Ben Affleck) at the Golden Globe Awards.

Fun Fact

Director David Fincher initially considered casting Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role before settling on Ben Affleck.

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