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The Way of the Gun (2000) -- Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.5/10   16,338 votes
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Writer (WGA):
Christopher McQuarrie (written by)
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Release Date:
8 September 2000 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Plot:
Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man. full summary | add synopsis
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NewsDesk:
(11 articles)
Los Angeles Times: "V: The Way of the Gun"
 (From Televisionary. 25 November 2009, 8:07 AM, PST)
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User Comments:
"The longest distance between two points is a kidnapper and his money." more (312 total)
US TV Schedule:
Wed. Dec. 24:20 PMTMC   
Tue. Dec. 86:05 PMTMC   

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Ryan Phillippe ... Mr. Parker

Benicio Del Toro ... Mr. Longbaugh

Juliette Lewis ... Robin

Taye Diggs ... Jeffers

Nicky Katt ... Obecks

Geoffrey Lewis ... Abner Mercer

Dylan Kussman ... Dr. Allen Painter
Scott Wilson ... Hale Chidduck
Kristin Lehman ... Francesca Chidduck

James Caan ... Joe Sarno
Henry Griffin ... P. Whipped
Armando Guerrero ... Federale #1 (as Mando Guerrero)

Andres Orozco ... Federale #2
Jan Jensen ... Receptionist
José Pérez ... ? (as Jose Perez)
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence/gore, language and some sexuality.
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View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
119 min | Spain:120 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS
Certification:
Iceland:16 | South Korea:18 | Philippines:R-18 | USA:R (certificate #37339) | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Germany:18 | Hong Kong:IIB | Mexico:C | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Spain:18 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | Singapore:PG (cut)
Filming Locations:
Abandoned Gas Station, Skull Valley, Utah, USA more
Company:
Artisan Entertainment more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The final shootout scene in the brothel is the same location where the final shootout scene in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) occurs. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the kidnapping, Obecks' tie repeatedly jumps over his arm and back again between shots. more
Quotes:
Parker: A pint of your blood can fetch you fifty bucks. A shot of cum, three grand. more
Movie Connections:
References Lawrence of Arabia (1962) more
Soundtrack:
Piano Concerto No. 23A K.488 more

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How does it end?
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User Comments

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45 out of 51 people found the following comment useful.
"The longest distance between two points is a kidnapper and his money.", 30 October 2004
8/10
Author: RocknRollTakeover83 from Massachusetts

Thus is a line that sums up "The Way of the Gun" a superb yet complex Crime Thriller that has stayed relatively under the radar when it comes to the mainstream.

"The Way of the Gun" has drawn comparison to the works of film icon Quentin Tarintino, but personally it shares more with it's Director's (Christopher McQuarrie) other baby, "The Usual Suspects."

The story revolves around two Criminal Associates, who the viewers know only as as Parker (Phillippe) and Longbaugh (Del Toro). The two are your typical petty criminal drifters, living essentially with the clothes on their back and undertaking odd tasks for cash. The beginning of the movie finds our anti-heroes donating Sperm for a few bucks. It's while at this sperm bank the two stumble upon an opportunity to bag some real dough. Kidnap the surrogate mother of a rich 'businessman' and hold her for ransom. The two rush into the plan without adequate knowledge of who exactly they're messing with, which, suffice to say, makes things a lot more complicated than they had to be.

"The Way of the Gun" relies heavily on both it's acting and realistic action. On the acting side of the spectrum, all roles are very well carried out within their confines. Parker and Longbaugh have an assumed friendship which makes for a 'buddy comedy' aspect (ala Butch Cassidy and Sundance), and overall the cast does very well with undertones (mainly due to the complexity and implied nature of the script, which is SUPERB!), never overdoing things, just throwing a line out to the viewer so they can figure things out.

The realistic action is a breath of fresh air and nostalgia in today's 'CGI gunfight' era. The gunfights in "The Way of the Gun" don't have slow motion, they don't have ripple effects, they don't have exaggerated firearm reports. In fact, "The Way of the Gun" has some of the most realistic gunplay in a movie to date. Realistic Ballistics, Specs, and Tactics are the name of the game here, and any gun enthusiast will find it to be good news.

So when it all comes down to it, "The Way of the Gun" shows what can happen when a strong script, strong acting, and strong direction come together. The Hollywood types should take notes.

8/10

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