Panic

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Panic

R,

2000,

1h 30m,

Drama

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91%

56 Reviews

Tomatometer

62%

2,500+ Ratings

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91%

Tomatometer

56 Reviews

62%

Popcornmeter

2,500+ Ratings

Alex (William H. Macy) is going through a midlife crisis, and it has become a very difficult time for him. His marriage is struggling, he's worried about his son, and his job of killing people for his family has become the most stressful part of his life. He seeks the help of a therapist and meets a woman in the waiting room that he connects with.

Critics Consensus

This quirky little film about a gangster in therapy feels fresh and well-crafted.

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Lisa Nesselson

Variety

Jun 6, 2008

A gently subversive outing full of nicely limned characters.

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Chris Vognar

Dallas Morning News

Jun 7, 2001

Bromell ... is adept at piercing the heart of dysfunctional family ties.

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

May 17, 2001

A-

It's less the plot than the texture that makes the film such an engaging surprise.

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JoBlo

JoBlo's Movie Network

Apr 29, 2011

6/10

Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Sep 17, 2010

4/4

Singlehandedly, William H. Macy turns "Panic" into a slimmed-down "American Beauty" - a passive man lashing out to break a cycle of dissatisfaction and familial strife for happiness, however fleeting.

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Eugene Novikov

Film Blather

May 22, 2003

A-

An unjustly abandoned film, one that should be seen immediately on the outside chance that it makes a stop in your town. It probably won't stay there long.

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Han P

Mar 21, 2018

At the beginning I was perplex, didn't take me that much. But when it did, it grew pretty fast. It's interesting: realistic yet unreal, quiet yet vibrating, flowed yet powerful. It looks like a middle-age crises can come, doesn't matter the profession or how good a father you are. Ps: the kid is great

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Abraham R

Nov 29, 2017

Under rated. Under appreciated. Campbell and Macy first rate in the lead with those in support superb. Joy truly flows in the grooves etched by pain.

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Hagrid G

Jan 1, 2014

I'm Going To Become A Filmmaker When I Grow Up.

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Henry Bromell

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Alex

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Synopsis

Alex (William H. Macy) is going through a midlife crisis, and it has become a very difficult time for him. His marriage is struggling, he's worried about his son, and his job of killing people for his family has become the most stressful part of his life. He seeks the help of a therapist and meets a woman in the waiting room that he connects with.

Director: Henry Bromell
Producer: Matt Cooper, Andrew Lazar, Lori Miller
Screenwriter: Henry Bromell
Distributor: Roxie Releasing, Artisan Entertainment
Production Co: Tin Toy Productions, Llc, Artisan Entertainment, Mad Chance, Vault
Rating: R (Language|Elements of Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 22, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $775.8K
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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