A Most Violent Year

There are a couple of exciting set pieces, including a superb chase sequence in which Abel pursues one of the hijackers along some train tracks...

Chandor's film ultimately has its own vibe, though, which is no small feat considering the heavy legacy it bears. The look and performances carry it.

Isaac and Chastain really take the breath away as a comely screen couple.

...its canny tactical struggle remains a joy to behold.

Uden nogen store armbevægelser og med solid sans for opbygning og organisk udvikling er dramaet et dvælende studie i menneskelig natur.

Chandors bud er et af de mest interessante i gangsterfilmens kanon, en genre der typisk ender i en løftet pegefinger. Her er intet tydeligt skel mellem godt og ondt...