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What Doesn't Kill You (2008) 6.5
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6.5/10 from 7,520 users
Metascore: 71/100
Reviews: 37 user | 42 critic | 10 from Metacritic.com Two childhood friends from South Boston turn to crime as a way to get by, ultimately causing a strain in their personal lives and their friendship. Director:Brian Goodman |
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| Mark Ruffalo | ... | ||
| Ethan Hawke | ... | ||
| Amanda Peet | ... | ||
| Will Lyman | ... | ||
| Brian Goodman | ... | ||
| Donnie Wahlberg | ... | ||
| Angela Featherstone | ... | ||
| Edward Lynch | ... | ||
| Michael Yebba | ... |
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Old Lady
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Brian Connolly | ... | |
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Nathaniel Smyth | ... |
Mark (5 Years Old)
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Oscar Wahlberg | ... |
Mark (10 Years Old)
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Thomas Regan | ... | |
| J.P. Serret | ... |
Young Brian
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George Khoury | ... |
Delivery Man
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An armored car is robbed by three men. A passing police officer and one of the robbers exchange fire. The robber is Paulie. In a flashback we follow him and his closest friend, Brian, as they grow up together in South Boston. They're tough guys, thugs, doing jobs for the local boss and chaffing to do more. Paulie's the leader. Brian drinks too much and free bases, ignoring his wife and two young boys. Life-changing events lead him to try to go straight, look for work, take what comes his way, and go to A.A. meetings. He struggles. Paulie shows him the plans for the armored car job. Will they do it? "I am who I am," Brian tells his wife. Is crime his only skill? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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10 September 2009 (Portugal) See more »Also Known As:
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Written by James Alexander (as James Edward Alexander), Larry Charles Dodson, Jazze Pha (as Anton Phalon Alexander) & Anthony Michael Dortch
Performed by The Bar-Kays
Courtesy of Jea Right Now Records, Under license by Ford Music Services
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In the scene where they were scoping out the armored truck, they start the car to follow it. However, we can see the car start rolling forward before we hear the ignition is turned and put in gear. See more »Soundtracks
"Put a LIttle Nasty on It"Written by James Alexander (as James Edward Alexander), Larry Charles Dodson, Jazze Pha (as Anton Phalon Alexander) & Anthony Michael Dortch
Performed by The Bar-Kays
Courtesy of Jea Right Now Records, Under license by Ford Music Services
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This powerful true story is brought to life with great directing and the amazing acting of both Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke. Everything in this film screams "real". Realism is the key as the film captures the story of two men trying to live their life with the 'cards they've been dealt'.
Brian's life is not uncommon. There are countless men (and women) that have grown up not knowing any way of getting by in life without living a life of hustling and grinding.
This film captured me from the get go. Showing realism in its characters and making you understand their actions even if you can't condone them. The fact that it's all a true story simply enhances the impact of the story.