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The Proposition (2005) 7.4
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7.4/10 from 33,205 users
Metascore: 73/100
Reviews: 225 user | 161 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com A lawman apprehends a notorious outlaw and gives him 9 days to kill his older brother, or else they'll execute his younger brother. Director:John HillcoatWriter:Nick Cave (screenplay) |
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Certificate: M
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Rural Australia in the late nineteenth century: Capt. Stanley and his men capture two of the four Burns brothers, Charlie and Mike. Their gang is held responsible for attacking the Hopkins farm, raping pregnant Mrs. Hopkins and murdering the whole family. Arthur Burns, the eldest brother and the gang's mastermind, remains on the loose and has retreated to a mountain hideout. Capt. Stanley's proposition to Charlie is to gain pardon and - more importantly - save his beloved younger brother Mike from the gallows by finding and killing Arthur within nine days. Written by Armin Ortmann {armin@sfb288.math.tu-berlin.de}
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This land will be civilized.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong grisly violence, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
6 October 2005 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
A Proposta See more »Box Office
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$62,723 (USA) (19 May 2006)Gross:
$1,900,725 (USA) (8 September 2006)Company Credits
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Captain Stanley: Do I need to introduce myself?
Charlie Burns: I know who you are.
Captain Stanley: Good. I know who you are.
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Although the story takes place in the 1880s, Jellon sings "Danny Boy" - which wasn't published until 1913. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Captain Stanley: Do I need to introduce myself?
Charlie Burns: I know who you are.
Captain Stanley: Good. I know who you are.
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I don't enjoy violence in movies, especially if it's unnecessary. But this movie was justified in its use. Calling this movie very violent or bloody is misunderstanding the movie - it's taking the focus away from what matters in the movie: the landscape, the directing, the music, the characters as they are being acted out the story as it's unfolding. The violence connects you with the feelings and thoughts of the characters and conveys the the mood of the era - I came away feeling as if I had experienced living in "wild" Queensland. The story is simple but it's very well executed. And needless to say, I've learned from every single Guy Pearce movie I've seen. Ray Winstone was incredible, Emily Watson very effective, and John Hurt was a pleasurable bonus.
The ending is poetic and beautifully done.