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Derailed
2005 108 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★5.9
Drama, Thriller
Director: Mikael Håfström
🎭 Based on
«Derailed»
byJames Siegel
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Description
When two married business executives having an affair are blackmailed by a violent criminal, they are forced to turn the tables on him to save their families.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$36.02M
Worldwide:
$57.48M
Starring
Clive Owen
Actor
Jennifer Aniston
Actor
Vincent Cassel
Actor
Key opinion
Derailed is a polarizing thriller that divides audiences between those who appreciate its tense, character-driven performances and those who find the plot formulaic and predictable. While many critics and viewers praise the lead performances and the film's ability to create genuine suspense, others argue that it relies on heavy-handed moralizing and lacks originality for seasoned fans of the genre.
| Acting | Vincent Cassel delivers a standout, charismatic performance as the antagonist that consistently garners praise. | |
| Acting | Clive Owen offers a sincere and emotionally raw portrayal of a desperate, burdened man, even when viewers find the character himself frustrating or weak. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is divisive; some find the slow, sluggish opening a barrier to engagement, while others believe the tension effectively builds as the narrative progresses. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are split: some applaud the clever, non-obvious twists, while others view the plot as predictable and saturated with familiar genre tropes. | |
| Ending | The ending is highly polarizing, with some viewers labeling it as a perfect, satisfying conclusion and others dismissing it as hackneyed. | |
| Acting | Jennifer Aniston’s performance is a point of contention, with some seeing it as a successful departure from typecasting and others finding her miscast. |