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What Doesn't Kill You

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6.0/10 • 200

2008-12-121h 40m

ActionCrimeDrama

Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.

Two childhood friends from South Boston turn to crime as a way to get by, ultimately causing a strain in their personal lives and their friendship.

Directors
Brian Goodman
Editors
Robert Hoffman

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  1. Ethan Hawke

    Ethan Hawke

    Paulie

  2. Mark Ruffalo

    Mark Ruffalo

    Brian

  3. Amanda Peet

    Amanda Peet

    Stacy Reilly

  4. Donnie Wahlberg

    Donnie Wahlberg

    Detective Moran

  5. Will Lyman

    Will Lyman

    Sully

  6. Brian Goodman

    Brian Goodman

    Pat Kelly

  7. Angela Featherstone

    Angela Featherstone

    Katie

  8. Edward Lynch

    Edward Lynch

    Jackie

  9. Johnny Serret

    Johnny Serret

    Young Brian

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r96sk

Jul 6, 2020

8/10

I am a sucker for these gritty, crime-filled dramas I must admit. 'What Doesn’t Kill You' gives me strong vibes of 2014's 'The Drop' and 2010's 'The Town', it's miles better than that awful former but not quite on the high level of the latter. This is very nicely acted, with Ethan Hawke (Paulie), Mark Ruffalo (Brian) and Amanda Peet (Stacy) all delivering goodness in their roles - Ruffalo being the standout, he really shows off the plight of his character brilliantly. Hawke and Peet support astutely. I love the music by Alex Wurman, it fits everything that's going on perfectly. The other stuff, like dialogue and cinematography, is all shipshape. As for the premise, it's good - there's certainly enough there to keep you locked in, well there is for me anyway. Strong cast, an extremely watchable plot alongside a nice and light run time. I'd definitely recommend.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$44,872.00
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