The Pledge details
| Format: | 15 DVD |
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| Starring: | Patricia Clarkson, Sam Shepard, Aaron Eckhart, Mickey Rourke, Michael O'Keefe, Helen Mirren, Robin, Jack Nicholson, Vanessa Redgrave |
| Director: | Sean Penn |
| Genre: | Drama - Comedy |
| Studio: | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Collections: | Cops & Robbers, Top Indie Films |
| Name | Discs | |
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The Pledge |
15 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 59 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 15 Apr 2002 |
| Main languages: | English |
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Jack at his best
By Shelbert from Middx , 19 Nov 2003[Highly rated reviewer]
Jack Nicholson plays a cop about to retire who just can't let go of one last case where a young child's mutilated body is found whilst the opening premise may smack of so many movies before it, "The Pledge" is not your average 'cop solves one last case' style movie. This is more akin to "Insomnia" in terms of quality of script, acting and direction. "The Pledge" is one of the most engrossing movies i've ever seen. Each character is beautifully written and played by an amazing cast of strong characters and outstanding cameos.
The suspense is strong all along the way and whilst some of the plot is intentionally obvious it still has enough shocks and twists to keep you interested whilst you follow the retired cop on his journey along with the people he meets on his way. And without giving too much away, it doesn't end quite how you would expect it to. Hollywood take note, please use Robin Wright Penn in more movies, she proves once and for all she's not just a pretty face (quite literally in this instance).- Was this review helpful to you?
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(47)Don't expect a jolly evening
By mabel1 (34 reviews) from Worthing, UK , 09 Apr 2011Surprisingly bleak for an american film.
Reference to Nicholson's other mad man characters, by use of same actor playing the Gas Station owner as was the bar man in 'Shining' and the appearance of a large crazy Indian as in '.......Cuckoo's Nest' Probably more too that I didn't spot.
None of the adult characters were unsullied, which made me wonder how the perhaps overly sweet and innocent children change into these strange people - maybe something to do with choccy porcupines.
Good cinematography. The director and actors didn't seem to get in the way which is good. I felt for the characters and could go with the plot, and that is what I like.- Was this review helpful to you?
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confusing but enjoyable
By a customer , 07 Apr 2011A confusing but enjoyable film. Better after the first third. Lots of big name actors with small parts. Nicolson's gives a strong performance- Was this review helpful to you?
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ok not 5 stars
By a customer from london , 22 Mar 2011Gosh I would say the top review for this film is way over the top, I do not think this film merits 5 stars thats for sure. Began well however certainly lost its momentum, middle and at the end.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Do not know why it has 3 stars!
By a customer from UK , 29 Dec 2010Slow, boring, uneventful, depressing... no proper ending screwed up film. Really makes me wonder who is rating the films on this website as I completely do not understand!- Was this review helpful to you?
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keeps you guessing!
By jules33 (19 reviews) from Bournemouth , 11 Nov 2010Really enjoyed this film, keeps you guessing to the very end, I am normally good at guessing who done it but I had no idea! slightly slow at times but over all a good watch, would deffo recommend it. enjoy!!!!!- Was this review helpful to you?
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