Miller's Crossing

Name: Miller's Crossing
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: October 5, 1990
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Albert Finney, Gabriel Byrne, John Turturro

1990

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: October 5, 1990 | TV-MA

Starring: Albert Finney, Gabriel Byrne, John Turturro

Summary: In an unnamed Eastern city in 1929, the friendship between the local political boss (Finney) and Tom (Byrne), the man behind the man, is severed when they fall for same woman. Tom joins ranks with Johnny Caspar, Leo's enemy and rival, in a race for political power, resulting in a bloody, citywide gang war.

Director: Ethan Coen and Joel Coen

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 115 min

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Barry Sonnenfeld's stunning cinematography and the sharply etched characterizations make this film one for the ages. Read full review

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Jay Scott

A masterpiece, but of a unique kind... A gorgeously filmed, supremely well-acted, intricately written film noir about now. Read full review

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Rita Kempley

As disturbing and densely beautiful as its opening image, a lofty forest that dwarfs the gangsters as they laugh over their kill. Read full review

Empire Staff (Not Credited)

A very clever, stylish story of friendship, loyalty and betrayal. Read full review

Dave Kehr

The Coens have technique and they have taste; what they do not yet have is the ability to move beyond their handsome imagery to the human center of their material. [5 Oct 1990, Friday, p.C]

Sheila Benson

Heart may be what the movie needs most, but a bit of clarity wouldn't hurt either. Even here in gangsterland, where random characters are cherished and non sequiturs are considered wisecracks, there is a difference between complications and impenetrability, and this plot is a bloody thicket.. [5 Oct 1990, Calendar, p.F-10]

Stanley Kauffmann

A lifeless, tedious picture... A complete dud. [29 Oct 1990, p.26]

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JonathanD.

Apr 29, 2006

the best Coen Bros. film, just edging out Blood Simple. but Vince H is unfortunately incorrect - it was actually Barton Fink that did the Cannes double in 91.

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AndewP.

Jul 8, 2009

Miller's Crossing is an excellent movie, it carries well developed characters and puts them into messy situations. There is noting negative I can say except for the film get boring at times, but that is a petty complaint compared to all the delightfully dark content in the film. A must Miller's Crossing is an excellent movie, it carries well developed characters and puts them into messy situations. There is noting negative I can say except for the film get boring at times, but that is a petty complaint compared to all the delightfully dark content in the film. A must see for any Coen brothers or Movie fan out there!… Expand

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Bigboy1138

Sep 13, 2010

The film maintains an elegant quality that comes to so natural to the seasoned directors, the actors are also held to that same position. The thick plot is lovingly sprinkled with twists and turns that will keep you watching, interesting, and thinking. When the day is over, this is classicThe film maintains an elegant quality that comes to so natural to the seasoned directors, the actors are also held to that same position. The thick plot is lovingly sprinkled with twists and turns that will keep you watching, interesting, and thinking. When the day is over, this is classic gangster movie material, the Coen Brother's are at the top of their craft.… Expand

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Spangle

Jul 4, 2013

The Coen Brothers elegantly and masterfully direct this film and this is a perfect example of why they are great directors. The film is slow at times and slightly confusing, but really comes together at the end. The actors were all phenomenal, only knock is again, the plot seemed random atThe Coen Brothers elegantly and masterfully direct this film and this is a perfect example of why they are great directors. The film is slow at times and slightly confusing, but really comes together at the end. The actors were all phenomenal, only knock is again, the plot seemed random at times, though as I said, it comes together.… Expand

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NickTheCritick

Nov 2, 2021

I can get all the enthusiasm people have for this movie someway but I don't consider it among Coen's best movies tough i did enjoy it since it remains a Coen's movie, so a full-of-quality one. It's more a 6,5 than a 6.

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JayH.

Sep 10, 2009

I guess I am missing something here. It is a skillfully made film, the cinematography is remarkable and the score is excellent. It has great style and atmosphere. But it's about a bunch of low life jerks killing each other. I could not get into any of the characters, in spite of a great cast.

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Broyax

May 4, 2021

Les frères Coen sont les réalisateurs les plus surestimés de leur époque et il n’est pas question de se demander combien de chefs-d’oeuvre ils ont fait mais combien de films corrects (ou bons, qui sait ?) ils ont… ou auraient réalisé ! la réponse à la louche est la suivante : pas beaucoup !Les frères Coen sont les réalisateurs les plus surestimés de leur époque et il n’est pas question de se demander combien de chefs-d’oeuvre ils ont fait mais combien de films corrects (ou bons, qui sait ?) ils ont… ou auraient réalisé ! la réponse à la louche est la suivante : pas beaucoup !

Et Miller machin n’en fait évidemment pas partie… ou fait plutôt partie de l’autre partie, celle du parti majoritaire chez les Coen, plus ou régulièrement tout au long de leur longue carrière, à savoir les films de merde !

Quant à « la Prohibition », c’est déjà un handicap sérieux en soi et pour commencer, parce qu’on s’en tape totalement de la « Prohibition » et des gangsters des années 20 mais y compris des années 20 aussi. Surtout aux Etats-Unis. Alors, ce vague scénario qui pue le déjà avec ce gars qui joue au plus malin entre les deux gangs qui se mettent sur la gueule, c’est d’un ennui que même les rares fusillades ne parviennent pas à égratigner.

En outre, tout est rapidement prévisible et ça n’avance presque pas ou si lentement qu’on dirait du surplace pendant pas loin de deux plombes. Les acteurs jouent mal, empêtrés qu’ils sont dans le besoin de caricature souvent grotesque voulu et dicté par les Coen, lesquels s’enlisent dans les clichés encore plus vite que prévu ! bref, une catastrophe d’ennui à n’en plus finir !… Expand

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