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Focus

Play trailer Poster for Focus PG-13,  2001,  1h 46m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 57% 77 Reviews Tomatometer 62% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
57% Tomatometer 77 Reviews 62% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Lawrence Newman (William H. Macy) is an ordinary man who doesn't want to stand out in a dangerous world. Then, unassuming Newman and his sexy, outspoken newlywed wife (Laura Dern) become caught up in a case of mistaken identity. Suddenly the unwitting focus of his neighbors' prejudice, Newman is faced with a choice - to go down as a coward or take a long shot at becoming the unlikeliest of heroes - and tell the truth.
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Critics Consensus

Though full of good intentions, Focus somehow feels dated, and pounds away its points with a heavy hand.

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Jeff Strickler Minneapolis Star Tribune Nov 6, 2002
3/4
It serves as a forceful reminder of how small a difference there can be between unity and bigotry. Go to Full Review
Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Dec 9, 2001
2.5/5
Performances, the story's historical origins, and the inherent goodness and contemporaneity of its storyline make Focus a movie worth viewing. Go to Full Review
Moira MacDonald Seattle Times Nov 16, 2001
Focus is well-meaning, but it's all looks with no substance. Go to Full Review
Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena Oct 9, 2003
5/5
Escrita em 1945, a histria concebida por Arthur Miller continua tragicamente atual. Felizmente, o diretor estreante Neal Slavin consegue capturar toda a complexidade e inteligncia do livro em um filme engrandecido por timas atuaes. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Nov 12, 2002
1/4
...exceptionally preachy... Go to Full Review
Margaret A. McGurk Cincinnati Enquirer Oct 15, 2002
2.5/4
Its fine cast, particularly Mr. Macy, lift it above its limitations and lend grace to its once-again timely message. Go to Full Review
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Harry S Dec 22, 2017 Excellent film for today's viewers! given our current political climate of 2017
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Neal Slavin

Director

William H. Macy

Larry Newman

Laura Dern

Gertrude Hart

David Paymer

FInkelstein

Meat Loaf

Fred

Kay Hawtrey

Mrs. Newman

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Synopsis Lawrence Newman (William H. Macy) is an ordinary man who doesn't want to stand out in a dangerous world. Then, unassuming Newman and his sexy, outspoken newlywed wife (Laura Dern) become caught up in a case of mistaken identity. Suddenly the unwitting focus of his neighbors' prejudice, Newman is faced with a choice - to go down as a coward or take a long shot at becoming the unlikeliest of heroes - and tell the truth.
Director
Neal Slavin
Producer
Robert A. Miller
Screenwriter
Kendrew Lascelles, Arthur Miller
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Carros Pictures, Focus Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Some Sexual Content|Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 19, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$719.8K
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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