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Revolver
2005 115 min France, United Kingdom R 16+
★5.5
Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Director: Guy Ritchie
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Description
Hotshot gambler Jake Green is long on bravado and seriously short of common sense. Rarely is he allowed in any casino because he's a bona fide winner and, in fact, has taken so much money over the years that he's the sole client of his accountant elder brother, Billy. Invited to a private game, Jake is in fear of losing his life.
Budget:
$27M
US Gross:
$84,738
Worldwide:
$7.16M
Starring
Jason Statham
Actor
Ray Liotta
Actor
André 3000
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Revolver is a deeply polarizing film that divides audiences between those who view it as a profound, transformative psychological exploration and those who dismiss it as an incomprehensible, pretentious exercise in style. While its technical production values are widely acknowledged, the film's non-linear narrative and heavy philosophical subtext remain the primary points of contention.
| Production | The film features high-quality technical craft, including a stylish aesthetic, an evocative soundtrack, and polished editing that elevate its overall production design. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are sharply divided: supporters praise it as a dense, multilayered exploration of ego and identity, while critics condemn it as nonsensical, hollow, and bogged down by pretentious philosophical musings. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of significant disagreement; some viewers find the contemplative, slow-burn tempo essential for absorbing its complex themes, while others find the experience sluggish and exhausting. | |
| Originality | The narrative structure is divisive, with some finding the fragmented, labyrinthine plot a rewarding puzzle that invites repeated viewings, while others argue it is an incoherent mess lacking a cohesive core. |