Risk (2000)
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80% of critics liked it
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44% of users liked it
(76 ratings)
Three people discover jealousy and larceny are a dangerous combination in this tense drama. John (Bryan Brown) is a veteran insurance investigator who succumbs to temptation and veers towards the wrong side of the law. With the help of novice con man Ben (Tom Long), John hatches a scheme to… More Three people discover jealousy and larceny are a dangerous combination in this tense drama. John (Bryan Brown) is a veteran insurance investigator who succumbs to temptation and veers towards the wrong side of the law. With the help of novice con man Ben (Tom Long), John hatches a scheme to substantiate false claims by taking a percentage of several questionable claims his firm has settled for a fraction of their usual worth. John and Ben are assisted in their illegal business by Louise (Claudia Karvan), a lawyer with a cocaine problem who is also John's lover. But when Louise becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger share of the money, their already-shaky confidence game begins to collapse. Risk was adapted from the short story "The Adjustor" by Tracy Kidder. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Alan White
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
R,
- In Theaters
- Feb 18, 2000 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 19, 2002
- Studio
- LionsGate Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Jason Gorber, Film Scouts
A straight ahead, uneventful movie. Boring in parts, the film tries to work as a slick Indie feature but seems like a tired Hollywood film.
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Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide
Risk may not be the most unique crime drama to come down the pike, but it's certainly intriguing and polished enough to earn a look.
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