the movie is interesting and good but not great. the cast does very well however. the movie also has some great camera work and music. the mainn flaw is the story.
Allan Houston, Charlize Theron, Dan Grimaldi
An ex-con struggles to make a clean life for himself, but his job in a Queens, New York subway rail repair yard embroils him in corruption and murder.
DVD Release Date: April 10, 2001
Stats: 281 reviews
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August 8, 2009
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November 23, 2008
brutal and blunt the yards is a well told story. while the acting isn't particularly spectacular (mark wahlberg is in it... i mean c'mon) it relies heavily on its engrossing script and direction. i'll have to keep an eye out for anything made by james gray in the future. mr phoen...( read more)
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May 1, 2008
This was average, disappointing I must admit but it could have been worse. I was expecting a lot from this movie, the cast is brilliant but somehow I just didn't enjoy watching this as much as I thought I would.
The Yards is the story of Leo Handler, a man who has just been re...( read more) -
March 6, 2008
Excellent character and morality drama with great performances. I particularly loved Caan as the somewhat kind hearted villain. It would have been easy to play him as a complete dick, but this is a film without any clear good or evil characters, and it's all the better for it. ...( read more)
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November 24, 2009
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This movie started out a little slow, but it got interesting quickly enough. I am really starting to become an fan of Joaquin Phoenix. I enjoy watching him act. Really hope he decides to act again. Mark Wahlberg wa...( read more) -
November 14, 2009
Vagamente inutile, c'è anche una delle morti più veloci e semi-comiche che abbia mai visto.
Meno male che James Gray s'è ripreso ultimamente. -
October 17, 2009
A raw and strong story about betrayal and corruption. Excellent performances by all the actors.
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September 9, 2009
Well I can't be odjectively, because I'm biased (Joaquin Pheonix My favorit actor) but Yards it's a powerful movie an experience that won't startle or surprise you but will satisfy your need to see good actors at work.
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