Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Brent Briscoe

The Mitchell brothers stumble across a downed airplane that contains millions of dollars. They plot to keep the money- but greed causes distrust amongst them.

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R, 2 hrs. 1 min.

Directed by: Sam Raimi

Release Date: December 4, 1998

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DVD Release Date: June 22, 1999

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  • September 5, 2009
    Sam Raimi offers up a very well paced thriller that is reminiscent of Fargo. This is the story of smart/good people doing stupid/evil things. Paxton and Thornton play brothers that find a huge stash of money. Of course the origin and existence of the money creates conflict betwee...( read more)n those involved. Like Shallow Grave the film plays on role reversal. Those most eager to take the money soon regret their decision, and those most against taking it become the greedy manipulators. Thornton and Paxton have a genuine brotherly relationship going on. Fonda's Lady MacBeth type role is excellent, and makes you wish we still saw more of the actress. It has some nice twists, plans go awry and some difficult morals to swallow.
  • January 13, 2009
    A juicy thrilla from Sam Raimi. Lovin the script and one of Billy Bob's best performances to date. This movie just balls on multiple levels.
  • October 29, 2008
    Possibly Raimi's finest crafted film
  • June 24, 2008
    Brilliant movie. Thornton is one great actor!
  • June 10, 2008
    Emotionally taut gut wrenching tale of greed.
  • November 3, 2009
    The poor depiction of characters makes the movie very boring.
  • October 27, 2009
    Loved it. In my opinion the absolute best Sam Raimi film. A perfectly written story about greed and how money can manipulate people. Raimi's direction was top notch, and this all star cast was at it's best.
  • September 18, 2009
    A simple plot, complicated brilliantly on purpose. The cast is excellent, and the suspense is unbelievable. May start slow, but give it time and will leave you reflecting about your intentions and aspirations.

    70/100
  • September 10, 2009
    One of the most taut thrillers of all time. The writing is tight and strong, the direction is masterful, the music haunting, and the acting brilliant. The story is one of familiarity (o a degree), but then fips it on its head and adds lots of great twists and turns. I really enjo...( read more)yed the camera work, it, was one of the many things that make this movie reminiscent of Fargo; but this film is no rip off. It's a brilliant work in its own right.
  • August 20, 2009
    Se hace lenta y previsible.

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