We Own the Night

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We Own The Night blu-ray edition [Posted on 2008-09-20]
I really enjoyed this film and I am glad that I made this purchase. It has an excellent cast and story.

A Gritty Crime Drama [Posted on 2008-10-06]
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WE OWN THE NIGHT is a riveting cops-and-robbers thriller that deals with the Russian Mob in New York and Brooklyn during the 1980s.

It's filled with an array of complex characters, terrific performances and exciting action scenes, particularly a shoot-out in a "stash house" and an auto chase that redefines that kind of sequence.

Joaquin Phoenix stars as the manager of a Brooklyn nightclub, owned by the Russian Mob. He stays uninvolved with any illegal activities that may be going on under his nose, until his brother (Mark Wahlberg) and father (Robert Duvall), both high-ranking cops, approach him to help bring down a major drug dealer operating out of the club. Phoenix, initially refuses, but after the cops raid the club and, subsequently, Wahlberg becomes the victim of an assassination attempt, he agrees to go undercover for the police.

Eva Mendes co-stars as Phoenix's girl friend.

When it comes to gritty big city police dramas, it appears that director James Gray is going to be the natural successor to both Sidney Lumet and Martin Scorsese.

© Michael B. Druxman, author of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

Wholly unremarkable [Posted on 2008-10-09]
Acting & production was up to par for a movie of today's caliber, which is why I give this movie more than one star.

The entire plot, on the other hand, has been so overdone throughout the years, that creating a movie of this style today would require more imaginative writing. This movie was predictable at many points, and beyond that, did not give me any "Wow, I never saw that coming!" moments.

Glad I watched it on PPV as the 99-cent special, rather than paying to see it in a theatre. Just never came close to hitting home with me.

Joaquin Phoenix brings this movie home [Posted on 2008-11-26]
One of my top movies, Joaquin gives a life time performance. The story, about two brothers, working from two sides of the law, coming together to beat the bad guys. If you're a Mark Wahlberg or Joaquin Phoenix fan, a must see....rent it or buy it.

"I'm done with you!" [Posted on 2008-12-01]
Director James Gray once again pairs Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Wahlberg, seven years after he directed them in "The Yards." This time, they play brothers on opposite side of the law in 1988 New York City. Wahlberg is a straight-arrow police captain who follows in the footsteps of their successful father, Robert Duvall who is a Deputy Chief, whereas Phoenix runs a hot nightclub for some Russians who deal in the drug business. Wahlberg tries to bring down the Russians and solicits the help of Phoenix, who turns him down, preferring the money and drugs that come along with his current position. These two worlds, though, will soon collide.

"We Own the Night" is a solid cop/gangster movie with a nice vintage feel; although set in the 80s, it reminded me of gritty 70s cop films. The story is small-scale, which allows for character development. There's nothing novel about the plot, but there are some terrific scenes, especially an exciting rain-drenched car chase. Unfortunately, the movie loses credibility in the last half hour with some unbelievable plot twists and a few melodramatic scenes. However, I'd definitely prefer to watch "We Own the Night" than most other overblown recent gangster movies, such as "Blow" or "American Gangster."

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