Director - James Gray
Genre - Crime/Drama/Thriller
Joaquin Phoenix plays a hotshot gangster ascending the hierarchy of the underworld swiftly. This creates a lot of tension with his family as his brother and father are both cops. His dream of making it big is shot down when a merciless drug dealer goes after his family, making him reflect on his choices in life. The story is all too run of the mill, but Phoenix elevates the film to a place it never would have been without his remarkable presence. Truly one of the most gifted actors of his generation.
4 STARS!
All about We Own The Night
Comments
We concur. That was why we raved about Phoenix's performance and practically disregarded the direction and script. The stars we gave were all for Phoenix. Without him, the movie would have amounted to nothing.