Joe

Name: Joe
Genre: Drama
Released: April 11, 2014
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 74
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan

2014

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Lionsgate | Release Date: April 11, 2014 | R

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan

Summary: An ex-con (Nicholas Cage), who is the unlikeliest of role models, meets a 15-year-old boy (Tye Sheridan) and is faced with the choice of redemption or ruin.

Director: David Gordon Green

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: R

Runtime: 117 min

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RogerEbert.com Peter Sobczynski

Apr 11, 2014

If your moviegoing needs are driven less by a need to "feel good" afterwards and more by a desire to see something that will grab and touch you in ways that you will not be shaking anytime soon, this is the movie for you. Read full review

Eric Kohn

Sep 16, 2013

If Joe marks a new beginning for some of its characters, the same description applies to its director and star. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Apr 17, 2014

Cage is getting down and dirty again in Joe, and it's pretty remarkable — the performance more so than the film, and the film's good. Read full review

Marc Mohan

Apr 10, 2014

Joe works better as a study of character and environment than as the thriller it tries to become in its final act. Read full review

Peter Travers

Apr 11, 2014

Sheridan, so good in "Mud" with Matthew McConaughey, excels here as a vulnerable sapling. Read full review

David Edelstein

Apr 11, 2014

You can be of two minds about the movie’s climax without shame. It’s galvanizing and, after all the accumulated tension, longed-for. And it’s too easy. And it’s rousingly well done. And it’s cheap. And that’s what makes the vigilante myth so vexing. Read full review

Peter Keough

Apr 10, 2014

Joe is one more in the line of Southern Gothic miserabilism that includes “Winter’s Bone” and “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” films that many have praised but some find condescending. Read full review

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ugisupriatna

Apr 14, 2014

This film is worth to watch. "Joe" is a real-life story, a emotional drama with nice shot and nice scriptconcept. Cage give his whole best performance on this, can be his best performance this year, a big praised also sent to Sheridan and Gary Poulter, a fit and impressive ensemble.

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ismacinefilo

Apr 25, 2014

Joe is a film that breaks the heart, awesome performances, Nicolas Cage was so good at the movie and the new boy, Tye Sheridan is a promess to hollywood. It's a little slowly but exhilarating. I love it.

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Tss5078

Sep 6, 2015

In this remake of a 1970 film by the same name, Nicholas Cage plays Joe, an ex-con and unlikely hero to a fifteen year old boy. The story is called Joe, and you'll figure out why by the end, but to be honest, I saw this film more as a coming of age story, with the majority of the focus onIn this remake of a 1970 film by the same name, Nicholas Cage plays Joe, an ex-con and unlikely hero to a fifteen year old boy. The story is called Joe, and you'll figure out why by the end, but to be honest, I saw this film more as a coming of age story, with the majority of the focus on Gary (Tye Sheridan). Gary's family is difficult to say the least, both his parents are drug addicts, and it's up to him to earn a living to support his sister. One day while out in the woods, he comes across Joe, a man who owns a lumber company and persuades him to give him a job. Gary is a hard worker who comes to see his boss as more of a father figure than his own father, and when things get bad, he's turns to Joe for help. Joe is no saint though, as he has his own criminal past and is reluctant to get involved. This is one of these really dark, slow moving dramas, where everything may or may not be important to the story. The real action is spaced out, but when something happens, the intensity is off the charts. This film is very similar to, Winter's Bone, which also had a young lead trying to save her siblings. While Tye Sheridan is not Jennifer Lawrence, his more quiet demeanor makes him more likable in the eyes of the viewer. Sheridan is a kid who came out of nowhere to star in the independent film, Mud, and since then has become known for making these super dark, intense films, where he plays a quiet, reserved character that one can't help but root for. Nicholas Cage is equally as good in a role that is more dramatic than most of things he's done lately. That being said, Cage still has it and together with Sheridan make for one of the most interesting and unique films I've seen all year. The story and even the trailer seem to be a little dull, most people will look at this film and see it as too slow and dramatic, and at first, I thought so too, but as the film progresses it just gets better and better, ascending to the level of a must see movie.… Expand

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BITESCREEN

Jun 22, 2017

Ex-Häftling Joe (Nicolas Cage) ist hauptberuflicher Baumtöter irgendwo im US-amerikanischen Hinterland. Gegen aufgestaute Aggressionen betrinkt er sich, besucht Prostituierte oder schneidet auch mal Steaks aus ganzen Hirschen. Das Bodenständige hat jedoch jäh ein Ende, als er den 15-jährigenEx-Häftling Joe (Nicolas Cage) ist hauptberuflicher Baumtöter irgendwo im US-amerikanischen Hinterland. Gegen aufgestaute Aggressionen betrinkt er sich, besucht Prostituierte oder schneidet auch mal Steaks aus ganzen Hirschen. Das Bodenständige hat jedoch jäh ein Ende, als er den 15-jährigen Gary unter seine Fittiche nimmt, dessen psychopathischer Saufvater Obdachlosen für eine Flasche Wein den Schädel einschlägt – und auch zu Hause gerne austeilt. Da in Joe trotz prolliger Sprüche und gelegentlicher Ausbrüche ein gutes Herz schlägt, greift er ein – mit verheerenden Konsequenzen. Durch einen unsäglichen Untertitel hierzulande als Rache-Thriller vermarktet, ist Joe – Die Rache ist sein in Wirklichkeit ein grimmiges Sozialdrama. David Gordon Greens Film punktet mit charmanten Wortwechseln, wunderschönen Naturaufnahmen und einem ungewohnt charakterstarken Nicolas Cage, während die Haupthandlung leider etwas fragmentiert daherkommt.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

blopho

Feb 25, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really can't recommend this movie to anyone. While the three lead actors in this movie give great performances, the movie ultimately leaves you feeling empty and unhappy even with the optimistic ending it has. It's a really downer of a movie.

Also, if you've seen "Sling Blade" or "Taxi Driver" then you've seen this same sort of story working much better in a movie. I'd give those two a try before this movie.… Expand

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TVJerry

Apr 21, 2014

Nicholas Cage plays a troubled man (no news there) who befriends a 15-year-old boy (Tye Sheridan) with an abusive father. Before it's all over, the inevitable unfolds. Cage enjoys the opportunity to be gruff, yet tender and Sheridan is both sweet and sad. The supporting cast is made up ofNicholas Cage plays a troubled man (no news there) who befriends a 15-year-old boy (Tye Sheridan) with an abusive father. Before it's all over, the inevitable unfolds. Cage enjoys the opportunity to be gruff, yet tender and Sheridan is both sweet and sad. The supporting cast is made up of obviously non-pro actors who add to the low-class vibe. The darkness that should creep around the edge of this film tends to overpower it too early and too obviously. Director David Gordon Green ("Pineapple Express") can be greatly blamed for the oppressive and mean spirit of this predictable endeavor.… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

koconnor

Jun 22, 2014

If you like movies about drunks and degenerates then you'll love this movie. I couldn't figure out the point of this movie even though it was completely predictable. The whole time I kept thinking it had to get better, since it had high ratings, but it never did. Makes me think these ratingIf you like movies about drunks and degenerates then you'll love this movie. I couldn't figure out the point of this movie even though it was completely predictable. The whole time I kept thinking it had to get better, since it had high ratings, but it never did. Makes me think these rating are scammed.… Expand

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