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Deadfall (2012)

2012 • 1h 35m • Drama, Thriller • R
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John Chard on Deadfall

8/10 · Apr 18, 2014

The movie Deadfall, directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky and penned by Zach Dean, features Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde, Charlie Hunnam, Kate Mara, Treat Williams, Kris Kristofferson, and Sissy Spacek in the cast. The score is composed by Marco Beltrami, with cinematography by Shane Hurlbut. Following a botched casino robbery, siblings Addison (Bana) and Liza (Wilde) attempt to escape. They plan to reunite later and head off separately; Liza finds herself involved with ex-convict Jay (Hunnam), while Addison encounters someone with an abusive father. All this unfolds as the police—a father and daughter team grappling with their own familial problems—and a blizzard pursue them. While Ruzowitzky’s snowy neo-noir isn't the most clever in terms of its storyline, it compensates with genuine excitement, action, and a cold, wintry atmosphere. Shane Hurlbut’s photography uses stark blues, bright whites, and splashes of red to create a distinctive look, accented by an otherworldly quality during nighttime scenes. This complements the characters; Addison and Liza have unsettlingly close relationships, and Addison is capable of sudden violence. Jay, recently released from prison, disappoints his father (Kristofferson), but he faces more immediate dangers, including a deadly confrontation and developing feelings for Liza, who seems troubled and whose intentions are hard to read. On the law enforcement side, Hannah (Mara) and Becker (Williams), a daughter and father policing team, struggle with their own issues—she wants her father’s approval, while he wishes she were a son, sometimes criticizing her publicly. It's a tangled web of troubled individuals clashing amid the snowy landscapes of North America. Ruzowitzky includes well-executed action sequences as the characters move toward an inevitable conclusion, presented in a classic film noir style at Jay’s parents’ home. A sense of doom hangs heavy, and the shared family problems among the characters add some depth to the story. The acting is strong throughout, making this a worthwhile recommendation for fans of neo-noir films. 7.5/10

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