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Get Carter
2000 102 min United States of America R 16+
★4.6
Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Director: Stephen Kay
🎭 Based on
«Jack's Return Home»
byTed Lewis
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Description
Jack Carter, a mob enforcer living in Las Vegas, travels back to his hometown of Seattle for his brother's funeral. During this visit, Carter realizes that the death of his brother was not accidental, but a murder. With this knowledge, Carter sets out to kill all those responsible.
Budget:
$63.6M
US Gross:
$14.97M
Worldwide:
$19.41M
Starring
Sylvester Stallone
Actor
Rachael Leigh Cook
Actor
Miranda Richardson
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2001
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2001
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Key opinion
The 2000 remake of Get Carter is a polarizing film that frequently fails to meet audience expectations for action and narrative cohesion. While some viewers appreciate the high-quality cinematography and the committed performances of the supporting cast, the film is widely criticized for its derivative plot, sluggish pacing, and inability to capture the spirit of the original.
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly Mickey Rourke and Michael Caine, deliver effective and charismatic performances that serve as the film's primary highlights. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes high-end cinematography and a strong score, creating a visually polished neo-noir aesthetic that stands out despite the script's flaws. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered a predictable and incoherent adaptation of the original source material, failing to provide a compelling narrative arc. | |
| Pacing | The action sequences are frequently criticized as sparse and lacking the kinetic spectacle expected from a high-budget Stallone crime thriller. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Sylvester Stallone's performance are deeply divided; some see a vulnerable, gritty anti-hero, while others perceive a wooden, miscast effort. |