The Lookout
The Lookout

The Lookout

2007Movie99 minEnglish

Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users71%
Director: Scott FrankGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A high-school hockey star's life is irrevocably altered after a devastating car accident leaves him with brain damage and a dependent mother. Years later, while working as a janitor at a bank, he gets entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a group of criminals planning a massive heist. He must navigate this perilous situation while dealing with his own physical and mental challenges.

Critical Reception

The Lookout received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its tension-building, stylish direction, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt's performance. However, some found the plot somewhat predictable and derivative of other crime thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its taut atmosphere and solid performances, particularly from Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
  • Noted for its effective thriller elements and stylish execution.
  • Some critics found the narrative less original than it could have been.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Lookout' to be an engaging and suspenseful thriller, appreciating the strong lead performance and the film's ability to maintain tension. Some viewers felt the plot had a few too many convenient twists.

Fun Fact

Joseph Gordon-Levitt sustained a concussion and broke his wrist during the filming of the car crash scene, though he completed the scene before receiving medical attention.

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