Chandors a most violent year sets oscar isaac and jessica chastain against the violent backdrop of 1980s new york. A most violent year is a phenomenal character drama featuring oscar isaac in young al pacino mode and jessica chastain sinking her teeth into a role that allows her. The soundtrack to a most violent year is excellent. A most violent year 2014 r 2h 4m crime thrillers abel morales tries to avoid corruptions easy path as he pursues the american dream amid an increasingly violent business war in. Set during the winter of 1981 statistically one of the most crimeridden of new york citys history a most violent year is a drama following the lives of an immigrant and his family as they. Chandor, and starring oscar isaac inside llewyn davis and jessica chastain zero dark thirty, this gripping story plays out within a maze of rampant political and industry.
While the film is based on an actual, violent year in new york citys history, the story of anna and abel itself is fiction. The protagonist is abel morales isaac, the owner of a small heatingoil company who is stressed by the competitiveness. The protagonist is abel morales isaac, the owner of a small heatingoil company who is. Chandor is establishing the central themes of his exceptional film a most violent year. Chandor, and starring oscar isaac and jessica chastain. A most violent year, a 1981 new york period piece written and directed by j. A most violent year 2014 r 2h 4m crime thrillers abel morales tries to avoid corruptions easy path as he pursues the american dream amid an increasingly violent business war in 1981 new york city. The story is pretty good, the dialogue is terrible at times, and the performances are also pretty great. The film stars oscar isaac and jessica chastain with alessandro nivola, david oyelowo, albert brooks, and catalina sandino moreno.
Chandor all is lost, margin call, is that kind of movie. Dec 30, 2014 the year, 1981, was statistically the most dangerous year in the citys history, according to a most violent year s official website. From the hairstyles and the graffitied buildings down to the films very patina, it captures a specific time in the city when hope was in short supply and violence doled out in large doses. However, the thing that is greatest about it is its throwback seventies vibe, taking place in 1981 and dealing with morality and. Chandors a most violent year is an absorbing urban drama about honor, ambition, loyalty. A most violent year sequel teased by jessica chastain film. A most violent year is a searing crime drama set in new york city during the winter of 1981, statistically the most dangerous year in the citys history. A most violent year is a 2014 american crime drama film written and directed by j. The complete shutout accorded jc chandors brilliant a most violent year on the surface an oscarfriendly release triggers merely bafflement and weary resignation. Chandors capitalist critique a most violent year will bookend the 2015 international film festival of rotterdam. Chandors a most violent year, was born in colombia. This is an excellent soundtrack score from alex ebert. Making big offthebooks transactions without fear of being surveilled.
Chandor margin call, a most violent year the title refers to 1981 must be the subtlest crime film ever made. A most violent year is a most extraordinary film the atlantic. Armed with a ticking clock, high stakes, dangerously unpredictable characters, and a dark, periodaccurate atmosphere, a most violent year. Chandor and star oscar isaac of a most violent year have a new film out now on netflix triple frontier. Tom harpers war book, jc chandors a most violent year. Oscar isaac stars as abel morales, an hispanicamerican fuel trader with serious designs on some dockside property that would give him unchecked access to the most costeffective importing of overseas petroleum. A most violent year 2014, action crime drama released in english language in theatre near you in. May 18, 2018 a most violent year the world that 1968 ushered in is a far cry from the one activists imagined.
In new york city 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the citys history. The film follows the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and. Chandors a most violent year is a powerfully told story, a thrilling surprise, and both oscar isaac and jessica chastain do remarkable work as a couple trying to close a deal that will turn their heating oil company into a much larger overall business, the deal theyve been working their whole lives to prepare. Jan 30, 2015 a most violent year is not the next great mob movie its been advertised as. Chandors a most violent year, was born in colombia, but when we meet him, in 1981, hes living in westchester, a wealthy businessman in his. Although we dont yet know it, in these opening two minutes writerdirector j. War book, starring ben chaplin, sophie okonedo, phoebe fox and shaun evans, will open rotterdam on jan. A most violent year is not the next great mob movie its been advertised as. America was certainly no stranger to political violence, but 1968 appeared to bring the bloodletting to new heights. Chandors criticallyaclaimed a most violent year on jan. Loyalties are tested when five former special forces operatives reunite to steal a drug lords fortune, unleashing a chain of unintended consequences. Jan 27, 2015 i appreciate a most violent years style way more than anything else about the movie. Jan 15, 2015 set in new yorks outer boroughs in 1981 a year of record crime rates in the city j.
A most violent year is a searing crime drama set in new york city during the winter of 1981, statistically the most dangerous year in the. Chandors a most violent year 2014 movie trailer, movie poster star oscar isaac, jessica chastain, david. Richard vinen concludes his book, easily the very best of the newly. Rotterdam bows with war book, closes with a most violent year variety. This is another excellent score soundtrack to one of the most anticipated films of the awards season and of the holiday season, as well. Chandor, and starring oscar isaac inside llewyn davis and jessica chastain zero dark thirty, this gripping story plays out within a maze of rampant. But its that for what it is part that proves slightly exasperating. The most horrifying thing about it is that the horrible things that go on start to getboring. Mexico suffered its most violent year on record in 2019 with homicide numbers increasing 2. Jan 09, 2015 although we dont yet know it, in these opening two minutes writerdirector j. Most violent books 52 books meet your next favorite book. Watch a most violent year movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Nine of the most violent works of literary fiction literary hub.
Statistics published monday by the national public security. With oscar isaac, jessica chastain, david oyelowo, alessandro nivola. In one memorable scene, abel coaches a trio of aspiring reps on the ins and outs of making a sale. The book is told entirely by frank, a 17 year old who manages to sound perfectly sane and rational as he explains how he killed 3 people while he was still just a child or as he performs the rituals of the wasp factory bizarre rituals that need to be read to be believed. A most violent year 2014, action crime drama released in english language in theatre near you in delhi. You tone out the gruesome murder, and you actually start rooting for these fuckers when they head off to another town to kill everyone and mutilate their bodies. A chechen muslim illegally immigrates to hamburg, where he gets. A most violent year sequel teased by jessica chastain.
A most violent year is a thriller set in new york city during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the citys history. In jc chandors intense, 80sset drama, an ambitious wheelerdealer on new. The film follows abel oscar isaac and his wife jessica chastain during a crucial moment of their lives as they attempt to pursue the american dream, while the rampant violence, decay and corruption threaten to destroy their burgeoning empire. However, i stick to my choosing it for this list by saying that it has acts of violence that stand out so starkly that they rival the petty violence of many other books. Oscar isaac, jessica chastain, david oyelowo, albert brooks. A most violent year the world that 1968 ushered in is a far cry from the one activists imagined. Well, it turns out, the answer isnt exactly straightforward. A thriller set in new york city during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the citys history, and centered on a the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built. The book does have many elements of humor for example, the main character, a male model, thinks that global warming is a type of shampoo and i found it to be an enjoyable read, but it is definitely up there as one of the most disturbing books i have ever read. Homicide numbers confirm that 2019 was most violent year in. Two short years after 1968, the year the united states. The most depraved gruesome violent book youve ever read. More brooding than brutal, a most violent year finds abel morales oscar isaac, the upwardly mobile owner of a heatingoil business, in a.
A most violent year is uneven in pace and tone, as events threaten to erupt and then simmer down again, but despite its flaws, it lingers in the mind. Starring oscar isaac, jessica chastain, david oyelowo, albert brooks and elyes gabel. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. A most violent year is a phenomenal character drama featuring oscar isaac in young al pacino mode and jessica chastain sinking her teeth into a role that allows her to smoke cigarettes and give. A most violent year movie trailer and videos tv guide. So with a most violent year s theatrical release tomorrow, i sat down for a roundtable discussion with chastain and isaac to discuss their intimate process of collaboration and the lack of competition between them, the dearth of equal marriages on screen, and the state of women in hollywood. A most violent year is a thriller set in new york city during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in. A crime drama set in new york city during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the citys history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built. Aug 15, 2017 watchmojo presents the top 10 most violent superhero movies.