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The Devil's Own
1997 107 min United States of America R 16+
★5.9
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Director: Alan J. Pakula
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Description
Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is housed with the family of Tom O'Meara, a New York cop who knows nothing about Frankie's real identity. Their surprising friendship, and Tom's growing suspicions, forces Frankie to choose between the promise of peace or a lifetime of murder.
Budget:
$90M
US Gross:
$42.87M
Worldwide:
$140.81M
Starring
Harrison Ford
Actor
Brad Pitt
Actor
Margaret Colin
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The film is a character-driven thriller centered on the tension between duty and morality, anchored by the strong performances of Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt. While the lead actors and thematic depth are widely praised, the film's originality and pacing remain points of contention.
| Acting | Ford and Pitt deliver charismatic and authentic performances that anchor the film. | |
| Theme | The narrative successfully explores complex themes of personal responsibility and moral ambiguity. | |
| Originality | The plot is frequently criticized for being unoriginal and predictable. | |
| Pacing | The film's slow pacing is seen as a realistic and absorbing element by some, while others find it boring and stretched. |