French actor turned director Guillaume Canet made his English language debut with this crime drama. Two brothers on opposite sides of the law loose control of their lives due to their blood ties which forces them to commit actions that will affect each other's life. Based on the novel and French film, Canet and co-writer James Gray set the drama in the 70's New York which evokes the great films of the era and serves as an homage. However due to the high expectations set by the pedigree of the talent involved, the film comes short on several levels despite the solid efforts. Clive Owen and Billy Crudup star as the brothers along a stellar supporting cast that includes Marion Cotillard, Zoe Saldana, James Caan and Matthias Schoenaerts amongst many others. 1001 Films' coverage of current releases.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Blood Ties
French actor turned director Guillaume Canet made his English language debut with this crime drama. Two brothers on opposite sides of the law loose control of their lives due to their blood ties which forces them to commit actions that will affect each other's life. Based on the novel and French film, Canet and co-writer James Gray set the drama in the 70's New York which evokes the great films of the era and serves as an homage. However due to the high expectations set by the pedigree of the talent involved, the film comes short on several levels despite the solid efforts. Clive Owen and Billy Crudup star as the brothers along a stellar supporting cast that includes Marion Cotillard, Zoe Saldana, James Caan and Matthias Schoenaerts amongst many others. 1001 Films' coverage of current releases.
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