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Released 18 years ago.
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What Doesn't Kill You
"Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence."
2008 1h 40m EN
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6.0TMDB Β· 236
ActionCrimeDrama
Synopsis
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Two childhood friends from South Boston turn to crime as a way to get by, ultimately causing a strain in their personal lives and their friendship.
βEveryone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.β
Where to watch Β· US
Cast
Ethan Hawke
Paulie
Mark Ruffalo
Brian
Amanda Peet
Stacy Reilly
Donnie Wahlberg
Detective Moran
Will Lyman
Sully
Brian Goodman
Pat Kelly
Angela Featherstone
Katie
Edward Lynch
Jackie
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Brian Goodman
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Brian Goodman, shot by Christopher Norr. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Alex Wurman. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Robert Hoffman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Ethan Hawke and Mark Ruffalo and Amanda Peet carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.".
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IMDB entry: tt1133991 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Brian Goodman directs. Christopher Norr behind the camera. Alex Wurman scores. Robert Hoffman cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 18 years ago.
- 2Directed by Brian Goodman, shot by Christopher Norr. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 3Original score by Alex Wurman. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 4Editor Robert Hoffman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Ethan Hawke and Mark Ruffalo and Amanda Peet carry the top of the cast.
- 6Marketing tagline: "Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.".
- 7IMDB entry: tt1133991 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Christopher Norr
- Original score
- Alex Wurman
- Editing
- Robert Hoffman
- Production design
- Henry Dunn
- Costume design
- Roemehl Hawkins
- Makeup / hair
- Peggy Nicholson
- Stunt coordinator
- Peter Bucossi
- Runtime
- 100 min Β· 1h 40m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $44,872
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- R
Also by
Brian Goodman
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What people are saying
- r96skβ 8/10
I am a sucker for these gritty, crime-filled dramas I must admit. <em>'What Doesnβt Kill You'</em> gives me strong vibes of 2014's <em>'The Drop'</em> and 2010's <em>'The Town'</em>, it's miles better than that awful former but not quite on the high level of the latter. This is very nicely acted, with Ethan Hawke (Paulie), Mark Ruffalo (Brian) and Amanda Peet (Stacy) all delivering goodness in their roles - Ruffalo being the standout, he really shows off the plight of his character brilliantly. Hawke and Peet support astutely. I love the music by Alex Wurman, it fits everything that's going on perfectly. The other stuff, like dialogue and cinematography, is all shipshape. As for the premise, it's good - there's certainly enough there to keep you locked in, well there is for me anyway. Strong cast, an extremely watchable plot alongside a nice and light run time. I'd definitely recommend.
Production companies
Who made it
Yari Film Group
US
Key crew
- AuthorPaul T. Murray
- AuthorDonnie Wahlberg
- ProducerMarc Frydman
- Executive ProducerWilliam J. Immerman
- ProducerRod Lurie
- Executive ProducerPeter R. McIntosh
- ProducerBob Yari
- EditorRobert Hoffman
- AuthorBrian Goodman
- CastingDonna DeSeta
- Costume DesignRoemehl Hawkins
- Production DesignHenry Dunn
- Set DecorationJennifer Engel
- Key Hair StylistPeggy Nicholson
- Makeup Department HeadTrish Seeney
- Production SupervisorCaleb Womble
- Visual Effects ProducerTim Jacobsen
- Animal CoordinatorGleanna Doyle
- Script SupervisorMelissa Kalbfus
- PilotMichael Peavey
- Stunt CoordinatorPeter Bucossi
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- infidelity
- drug addiction
- heist
- friends
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Theatrical2008-12-12R
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International titles
- δ»δΉδΈδΌζζ»δ½ CN
