2023 IndieWire Media, LLC. At any rate, in Blocks book, TJ is someone Scudder has known for a while already, a homeless kid who can get the kind of information that sometimes the PI cant or doesnt know how to obtain. A Walk Among the Tombstones is a 2014 crime thrillerabout a private investigator who is hired by a drug kingpin to uncover the identities of two sadistic kidnappers who target criminals. Hence why the former killed the latter, because he had gotten what he wanted and didn't like the dude. Most dates on his world tour have been canceled. Maybe hes genetically driven to do what good cops, sober cops, just naturally do: help people. All an accident. Mystery & thriller, Kenny tells Scudder that his wife was kidnapped and her kidnappers demanded a ransom. A Walk Among the Tombstones opens in theaters Sept. 19. Or booze. He tells Scudder their address. Meanwhile, Scudder grows closer to TJ, encouraging the boy to study and avoid a life of crime. Coming Soon. Scudder goes back inside the house and finds Albert gone. R (Disturbing Images|Brief Nudity|Language|Strong Violence), Crime, Chewing the fat with shop owners and others who might have seen more than they realize. Set for September release", "Universal Dates Crimson Peak, Ouija, Pitch Perfect 2 and More! Nowadays, hes something of a private detective. If you know me by now though, there is always the skepticism of being let down by the actual film. He is asked by a drug dealer to find the men who kidnapped his wife. In this film Liam Neeson plays Matt Scudder, a former cop turned unlicensed private detective. Though its never specifically cited, the Serenity Prayer God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference is a controlling force. Liam Neeson's late-career resurgence, began, I suppose, with the reprehensible Taken series and has sprung from there into the kind of auto-branding most stars get to enjoy in the prime of their . Meanwhile, when it comes to drug trafficker Kenny Kristo (Dan Stevens) and his brother Pete (Boyd Holbrook), the wedge between them that ones successful, while the other is a junkie is the same, but changed for the film in a key way. Even though they live and kill together, they don't care for each other as shown when Albert murders the grievously wounded Ray, then calmly goes upstairs to eat dinner before cleaning up and moving on. A Walk Among The Tombstones made the movie version of Scudder more of a loner, whereas in the book he has a relationship with a prostitute named Elaine and friendships with other characters who were trimmed out. The haunted title of A Walk Among the Tombstones suggests that one's bigoted reflexes are common, lying just beneath the surface. I enjoyed it, but the ending felt a little flat. "A Walk Among the Tombstones" starts out as another Film Noir-ish Liam Neeson action thriller. Scudder reminds Kenny that there is enough evidence to put Albert behind bars for the rest of his life. A film adaptation of Blocks novel had been in development for several years with a script from Scott Frank. I agree on the green screen, it was weak. See production, box office & company info, A Walk Among the Mystery, but lacking in some thrills, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Liam Neeson/Terry Gilliam/Tim McGraw. A Walk Among the Tombstones kept me invested throughout the entire run time of the film, featuring Liam Neeson who is great as usual, very dark tone and a well written script. Maybe I missed something. While the streetwise TJ (Astro) does appear in the film, the character is presented as someone Scudder happens to come across while doing research at the library. In 1991, while driving with his partner, Detective Matthew "Matt" Scudder is urged to seek assistance and told that he is not a trustworthy backup. But his sentiment certainly doesnt put the brakes on all the bloodletting in this film. Kenny wants to kill him but Scudder talks him down, seeing how TJ is in the room and is watching everything. I also remember Ray saying that Kenny did him wrong somehow. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter In the end, Matthew has Albert subdued on the floor with a gun pointed at his head. [4], The film earned $428,000 from Thursday night from 1,918 theaters, and $4.7 million from 2,712 theaters on its opening day. Parents, get practical information from a biblical worldview to help guide media decisions for your kids! The elements are the same, with the case revolving around Scudders investigation into the kidnapping and dismemberment of a drug traffickers wife. Ray is shot, he begs Albert to treat his wounds. Loved the detective's sidekick, quite a funny and interesting character. It's pronounced Paw-rick, not Pad-raig. The performances go a long way, too. Ray And Albert. They give him gifts. Overall the book is the superior version and is far more fleshed out, though the movie did a decent job capturing its gritty tone. About 25 f-words and 15 s-words. I thought it was a good flick. 'A Walk Among the Tombstones' is a 2014 American neo-noir action thriller film directed and written by Scott Frank, and based on the 1992 novel of the same title by Lawrence Block. In 2002, Harrison Ford was attached to star and D. J. Caruso to direct. Albert surrenders and Scudder cuffs him. Scudder, Kenny, Landau, Peter, and TJ drive to the cemetery. And so, with the official movie tie-in book landing on our doorstep, we figured it was a good opportunity to investigate how the source material and movie were aligned and where changes were made, and how these choices affected the movie. And in watching the film this past weekend, you can clearly see Franks moves to make Tombstones an action movie, while keeping the thematic texture and pulp grit of Blocks source material. After a desperate struggle, Scudder shoots Albert in the head without trying to take him prisoner. Yet Hollywood seems to focus on the latter, not deviating from the stoic man who can rip armies of murderers asunder and come out swinging. [13] On October 18, 2013, Block tweeted that he had seen the film and revealed producers were aiming for a September 2014 release. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. The bartender is killed by two armed men who enter the room. Both of these things are true to the source material, but in the books by Lawrence Block, he has a much more interesting intersection of people in his life. Kenny drinks hard liquor as well. When the fourteen year-old daughter of a drug dealer is also kidnapped, Scudder heads up a group to rescue the teenager. Read critic reviews. "[19] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 57 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Its a nice undercurrent to a very grim story, and one sorely missed in the film. Its an interesting look at the process and adaptation, but warning: spoilers ahead. Scudder initially refuses the case but then he accepts. Matt Scudder: I do favors for people, and in return, they give me gifts. It contains a mix of suspense, thriller and neo-noir elements. [16][17] It debuted at number two at the box office on its opening weekend earning $13.1 million behind The Maze Runner ($32.5 million). Liam Neeson as Matt Scudder; Dan Stevens as Kenny Kristo; David Harbour as Ray; Adam David Thompson as Albert; Eric Nelsen as Peter; Brian 'Astro' Bradley as TJ. TJ voices a number of personal conspiratorial theories about how society is purposely pushing down black youths like himself, including the fact that people keep offering him sperm-killing soda. We also hear a handful each of a and bch. Christs name is abused once or twice. (The camera finally looks away before he cuts and she screams.). , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. 2014 | Maturity Rating: 16+ | 1h 54m | Thriller Movies. 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Cinemark On the way home I realized I didn't really understand the motives of the bad guys. Its not quite a guiding force, but it keeps him grounded, particularly in a vocation that exposes him to some abhorrent crimes and people, the kind that would make returning the bottle a very attractive proposition. For another, it would give The Human Centipede a run for its money. A bit of a homage (in a good way) to noir as Neeson fleshes out a husk of a man playing at being a private detective on a case he doesn't want, for people he doesn't like. Theyre grinning kidnappers of women who take the ransom and then return their victims, as agreed only lovingly cut into small pieces. He is also one of our primary movie reviewers. Hmmm. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". There is also a four letter word hanging between them (starting with the letter l) that is beginning to gain some importance. The return of the repressed in the new thriller, A Walk Among the Tombstones, which stars Liam Neeson. I think he does what he can with what he's got, but this is yet another two hours of Liam Neeson psyching out the baddies over the phone and then ultimately solving problems with his gun. Kenny asks Scudder to help him find his wifes killers. My main question is: How did T.J. get into the van with the fire fight going on? There was something else involved. Figured they go back to their house, or wherever they gone go, an when we got there, I just slip out an call you up an tell you where Im at. Its that earnest effort to save, to beat time, to help the desperate and to make amends for past wrongs that turns a few steps in this long walk in the right direction. The one teen girl who survives has several of her fingers chopped off. But he knew straight away that this Kenny Kristo fella wasnt gonna call any cops. what do you guys think the quiet bad guy was about to say before he was interrupted by Liam Neeson at the end of the movie? It's a better film than the other reviews here would indicate, and a damn sight better than those Taken films. As previously mentioned A Walk Among The Tombstones dials up the action from the novel, which includes giving the two main villains more development. Starring: Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, David Harbour. PREVIEW. They seemed quite fucked in the head. I'd wager they were out of money (or time) for production but still needed something though, which I'm willing to forgive. Unavailable on an ad-supported plan due to licensing restrictions. He tells TJ that carrying a gun on the street is the same as putting it to his own forehead and pulling the trigger. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive email correspondence from us. Im glad it was at the end, instead of in the middle, where it might cause you to lose immersion. Ray is a smug sadist while Albert is an emotionless sociopath. Asshole Victim: No one sheds any tears when Albert murders him out of sheer petulance. In the book, Scudder leaves and Kenny enacts his revenge alone, blinding and dismembering Ray - who killed Albert in this version - but leaving him alive, though he later dies in hospital. The killersyeah, there were definitely two of themdidnt just pull Kennys name out of the phone book. What saves him is that he doesnt preach. He does some research and thinks the men he is looking for have done this more than once and that everyone they grabbed is connected to a drug dealer. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Action, RT Podcast: Ep. Boys beat up TJ in an alley, giving him a black eye and a cut on his forehead. Ive been reading Lawrence Blocks New Yorkset Matthew Scudder detective novels for almost three decades and hoping that some filmmaker would finally nail their distinctive, highly influential vibe, in which the PI hero meets sadism with grim stoicism but goes all-out to get the bad guys anyway: If its in his control to do something, he will he must act. He has written words for Den of Geek, Collider, The Irish Times and Screen Rant over the years, and can discuss anything from the MCU - where Hawkeye is clearly the best character - to the most obscure cult b-movie gem, and his hot takes often require heat resistant gloves to handle. 2014 movie based on the book of the same name by Lawrence Block. After a stand off, Lucia, alive but with two fingers cut down to the bone, is returned to her father. When Matt first meets TJ at the public library, the boy thinks the grizzled guy wants to molest him. A wire garrote is used to slash open a throat. [21], Richard Roeper gave the film a B+ rating, calling the film "a stylish and smart thriller". But then I thought, TJ, this aint no movie, an you too young to die. TJ. He gave up his brother to a DEA investigator who was later targeted by the killers. Adam David Thompson (left) and David Harbour play gay serial killers in 'A Walk Among the Tombstones'. Indeed, the bad guys display all manner of bloody tools and blades that they use to maim, torture and kill. Their crimes - which include kidnapping and dismembering women - are described in more brutal detail in the book too. And we see them use some of them. 1:28. My book's in good hands. Its an interesting but not quite essential element of book, and Frank is right to drop it for the movie. This horrible outcome helps us understand why Matt steps away from police work, alcohol and guns all at once. When Scudder reluctantly agrees to help a heroin trafficker (Dan Stevens) hunt down the men who kidnapped and then brutally murdered his wife, the PI learns that this . However he changes his mind and goes back, which is just as well, as Albert has escaped his bonds. (Wong Kar-wai was generally taken as the auteur behind the barroom drama My Blueberry Nights, but Block co-wrote the screenplay, and the film had as much to do with his worldview.). I also remember Ray saying that Kenny did him wrong somehow. I think I might have to tell Adam Scott that hes a really big influence to me, as a caterer., Toni Collette Is a Mob Boss Dressed Like a Librarian. Based on Lawrence Block's bestselling series of mystery novels, A Walk among the Tombstones stars Liam Neeson as Matt Scudder, an ex-NYPD cop who now works as an unlicensed private investigator operating just outside the law. [11] Producers invited author Block to the set to watch filming. The only surprise is that this most primitive kind of homophobia now occurs in the context of a big budget movie geared to mainstream tastes--such as pressing the usual race/feminist buttons same as formulaic TV shows. 055 New movies & TV, plus Liam Neeson & Kevin Smith interviews. 2014 | Maturity Rating: R | 1h 54m | Mysteries. So whether he wants to or not, Matts burning shoe leather on the grimy streets of New York. Kenny/Kenan stays behind, and later tells Scudder exactly what he did to Ray: he cut out his eyes, chopped off his hands and feet, and cut out his tongue. TJ Given the legal and cultural advances pertaining to gay rights and marriage equality, it was likely that some form of backlash would erupt. In New York of 1999, a drug addict named Peter Kristo approaches a retired Scudder, asking him to help his brother Kenny, a drug trafficker. Yeah. The haunted title of A Walk Among the Tombstones suggests that one's bigoted reflexes are common, lying just beneath the surface. A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) Plot Showing all 4 items Jump to: Summaries (3) Synopsis (1) Summaries Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife. Boyd Holbrook is eloquently jittery as his addict brother, Olafur DarriOlafsson has two vivid scenes as a graveyard attendant, and what can you say about David Harbours tauntingly demonic Ray? The expanded two-day event includes Ari Lennox and GloRilla. Based on an article, Scudder goes to a cemetery and speaks with a groundskeeper, Jonas Loogan, upset that Scudder reminds him of finding trash bags with body parts of the dismembered Leila in the cemetery pond. The two kidnappers, Ray and Albert, surveil the home of Yuri Landau, another drug trafficker. What does this movie have in store? Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Matt buys TJ some essentials and protects him. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. We see the aforementioned girl after she gets hit in the eye by a careening slug. They probably were going to kill the last girl as well, but decided to go for the ransom instead. But hes wondering if hell ever make it to nine, what with this crazy case hes on. 5 5.Gay Villains of Walk Among the Tombstones Signal Return of 6 6.A Walk Among The Tombstones: Book Vs Movie Differences; 7 7.Movie Spoiler for the film - A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES; 8 8.A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) - Plot Synopsis - IMDb; 9 9.SPOILERS: The two bad guys - A Walk Among the Tombstones 10 10.Book To . The movie's lean plot, a wealth of action and Neeson's commanding presence made it a surprise hit and it received two sequels. 1:28. He is asked by a drug dealer to find the men who kidnapped his wife. Director Scott Frank Writers Lawrence Block (based on the novel by) Scott Frank (written for the screen by) Stars Liam Neeson Dan Stevens David Harbour See production, box office & company info Watch on Netflix with subscription Scudder talks to Leila's fianc, Reuben, who saw two men drag her into a van driven by a third. And he left him barely alive in the basement along with his dead partner in crime. Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife. Didn't see one posted, so I figured I'd make one. PREVIEW. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. He is asked by a drug dealer to find the men who kidnapped his wife. ), although it did have its druggy charms. Set in 1999, the film follows a retired cop turned private investigator Matthew Scudder being dragged into a kidnapping/murder case. This was probably inevitable. He has the wisdom to know what cant be changed and what can. He hits his AA meetings on a regular basis.
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