1992

"Every city has a breaking point."

2024 1h 36m EN

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★6.9TMDB · 239

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In 1992, Mercer is desperately trying to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son amidst the turbulent Los Angeles uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Across town, another father and son put their own strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist to steal catalytic converters, which contain valuable platinum from the factory where Mercer works. As tensions rise and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when their worlds collide.

“Every city has a breaking point.”

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Cast

Tyrese Gibson
Mercer
Scott Eastwood
Riggin Bigby
Ray Liotta
Lowell
Dylan Arnold
Dennis
Oleg Taktarov
Titus
Clé Bennett
Copeland
Michael Beasley
Joseph
Ori Pfeffer
Murphy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ariel Vromen
Writers: Krista Vacheva, Sascha Penn, Sascha Penn
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 45% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ariel Vromen, shot by Frankie DeMarco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gilad Benamram. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Danny Rafic 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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Tyrese Gibson and Scott Eastwood and Ray Liotta carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Every city has a breaking point.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4959750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ariel Vromen directs. Frankie DeMarco behind the camera. Gilad Benamram scores. Danny Rafic cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 45% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Directed by Ariel Vromen, shot by Frankie DeMarco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Gilad Benamram. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Danny Rafic shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tyrese Gibson and Scott Eastwood and Ray Liotta carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Every city has a breaking point.".
8IMDB entry: tt4959750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 8 themes, including "looting", "race politics", "street riots", "based on true story".

The technical file

Cinematography: Frankie DeMarco
Original score: Gilad Benamram
Editing: Danny Rafic
Production design: John D. Kretschmer
Costume design: Tiffany Hasbourne
Makeup / hair: Marcel Banks
VFX supervisor: Clint Nitkiewicz Hernandez
Sound: Yuval Bar-on
Stunt coordinator: Asen Asenov
Runtime: 96 min · 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $6,500,000
Box office: $2,900,000
Return: 45% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: 1992 (2024)

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tmdb516161672024-09-01
★ 6/10
Fresh out of the cinema after catching the 2024 film "1992" starring Tyrese Gibson and the late Ray Liotta, I was struck by its heavy racial themes. The movie, from its trailer to its execution, delves into the complexities of race relations head-on. The plot revolves around a robbery at a local establishment that entangles a maintenance man and his son. Against the backdrop of a riot following the acquittal of police officers in the Rodney King beating case, the film exposes the harsh realities faced by the African-American community at the time. "1992" vividly portrays the deep-seated tensions and injustices prevalent in America during that era. It sheds light on the segregated society and the deeply ingrained prejudices that individuals held, shaped by their upbringing and surroundings. Ray Liotta's character initially comes off as racist, but as the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that his disdain is directed towards everyone, not just a particular race. Liotta's performance is commendable, serving as a formidable antagonist to Tyrese Gibson's protagonist. While Gibson's character strives for change and a better future for his son, he grapples with his own demons and past mistakes. Despite his flaws, he emerges as a beacon of hope in a tumultuous time. "1992" may not be groundbreaking cinema, leaning more towards the action-packed movies you'd stream at home with family. However, for a thought-provoking theater experience, it's definitely worth a watch.

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