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A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014 114 min United States of America R 18+
★6.5
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Scott Frank
🎭 Based on
«A Walk Among the Tombstones»
byLawrence Block
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Description
Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.
Budget:
$28M
US Gross:
$26.31M
Worldwide:
$58.83M
Starring
Liam Neeson
Actor
Dan Stevens
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David Harbour
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
A Walk Among the Tombstones is generally viewed as a competent, atmospheric noir thriller that rests heavily on Liam Neeson's reliable performance. While supporters appreciate its gritty tone and old-school investigative approach, critics argue the film suffers from formulaic writing, underutilized villains, and a lack of narrative originality.
| Acting | Liam Neeson provides a grounding, nuanced performance that effectively anchors the film's dark and brooding tone. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography successfully establishes a moody, rain-soaked, and authentic 1990s New York atmosphere. | |
| Originality | The narrative relies on tired genre tropes and clichés, offering little in the way of plot innovation. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are divided: some viewers find the contemplative, tension-building rhythm immersive, while others find the film slow and lethargic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed inconsistently, with some praising its dense, character-driven structure and others criticizing unresolved subplots and poorly developed motivations. |