Stone

A decorated but corrupt police officer, Jack Mabry, is nearing retirement and faces a crisis of faith when he is tasked with investigating the parole eligibility of convicted arsonist Gerald "Stone" Creeson. Stone, who claims innocence, manipulates Jack through his alluring wife, Lucetta, into considering his release. As Jack delves deeper into the case, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of deceit, desire, and moral ambiguity, blurring the lines between right and wrong.

Stone received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While the performances of the lead actors, particularly Robert De Niro and Edward Norton, were often praised for their intensity, the film's convoluted plot and bleak tone were frequently criticized. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the narrative unsatisfying and overly melodramatic.

• The film suffers from a muddled and ultimately unsatisfying narrative.

• Performances from the cast are a strong point, but cannot salvage the weak script.

• The tone is overwhelmingly bleak and unpleasant.

Google audience: Google users had a divided response to 'Stone.' Many appreciated the strong acting from the veteran cast, particularly De Niro and Norton, and found the thriller elements engaging. However, a significant portion of viewers found the movie too dark, confusing, and lacking in resolution, with some expressing disappointment in the plot's slow pacing and predictable twists.

None notable.

Edward Norton initially turned down the role of Stone twice before being persuaded by director John Curran, who told him the script was originally intended for De Niro and Norton to play opposite each other in a different context years prior.