@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.
Quick Stats
7.1
TMDB Rating
6,000
Votes
2h 19m
Runtime
$80.0M
Budget
$245.7M
Box Office
307%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorJohn Woo
WriterMike Werb
CinematographyOliver Wood
ComposerJohn Powell
EditorSteven Kemper
Production DesignNeil Spisak
Produced by
WCG Entertainment ProductionsDouglas/Reuther ProductionsDavid Permut Productions
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
John Travolta
Sean Archer
Nicolas Cage
Castor Troy
Joan Allen
Eve Archer
Alessandro Nivola
Pollux Troy
Gina Gershon
Sasha Hassler
Dominique Swain
Jamie Archer
Nick Cassavetes
Dietrich Hassler
Harve Presnell
Victor Lazarro
Colm Feore
Dr. Malcolm Walsh
John Carroll Lynch
Prison Guard Walton
CCH Pounder
Hollis Miller
Robert Wisdom
Tito Biondi
Margaret Cho
Wanda
James Denton
Buzz
Matt Ross
Loomis
