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- Garrett Wilkins2 juillet 2026J. C. Chandor rejects nearly every convention associated with the modern crime thriller, replacing explosive violence and hardened gangsters with a slow-burning examination of morality, ambition, and self-restraint. Set against the backdrop of New York City's infamously crime-ridden 1981, A Most Violent Year follows heating oil distributor Abel Morales as he struggles to expand his business without sacrificing the principles that have defined his success. Oscar Isaac delivers one of the finest performances of his career, portraying Abel with a quiet confidence that makes his unwavering integrity every bit as compelling as the volatile antiheroes who typically dominate the genre. Jessica Chastain provides the perfect counterbalance, bringing calculated intensity and pragmatic ruthlessness to Abel's wife, whose worldview continually challenges his idealism. Rather than constructing its suspense through shootouts and spectacle, the film allows ethical dilemmas, business rivalries, and the ever-present threat of violence to generate an equally gripping sense of tension. Its deliberate pacing may frustrate viewers expecting a more conventional gangster film, and the narrative occasionally asks for more patience than it immediately rewards. Yet Chandor's restraint ultimately becomes the film's defining strength. By refusing to glorify violence, A Most Violent Year argues that true character is revealed not through acts of aggression, but through the discipline required to resist them when every incentive points in the opposite direction. Thoughtful writing, elegant direction, and two exceptional lead performances elevate what could have been a familiar crime drama into one of A24's strongest early releases, proving that conviction can be just as captivating as conflict.
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A Most Violent Year a été publié sur 31 décembre 2014.
A Most Violent Year a été réalisé par J.C. Chandor.
A Most Violent Year sa durée est de 2h 5min.
A Most Violent Year a été réalisé par Anna Gerb, J.C. Chandor, Neal Dodson.
New York, 1981. L'année la plus violente qu'ait connu la ville. Le destin d'un immigré qui tente de se faire une place dans le business du pétrole. Son ambition se heurte à la corruption, la violence galopante et à la dépravation de l'époque qui menacent de détruire tout ce que lui et sa famille ont construit.
Les personnages principaux de * A Most Violent Year * sont Abel Morales (Oscar Isaac), Anna Morales (Jessica Chastain), D.A. Lawrence (David Oyelowo).
A Most Violent Year est classé « 12 ».
A Most Violent Year est un film de l{genres}.
A Most Violent Year a obtenu une note de 6.9 /10 de la part du public.
A Most Violent Year disposait d'un budget de 20 M $US.
A Most Violent Year a rapporté 12 M $US au box-office.