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The Words (2012) 6.9
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6.9/10 from 26,279 users
Metascore: 37/100
Reviews: 83 user | 185 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com A writer at the peak of his literary success discovers the steep price he must pay for stealing another man's work. |
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Richard Ford
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Timothy Epstein
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Layered romantic drama The Words follows young writer Rory Jansen who finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next great American novel. There's only one catch - he didn't write it. As the past comes back to haunt him and his literary star continues to rise, Jansen is forced to confront the steep price that must be paid for stealing another man's work, and for placing ambition and success above life's most fundamental three words. Written by Anonymous
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There's more than one way to take a life.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and smoking | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
7 September 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
As Palavras See more »Filming Locations:
Montréal, Québec, CanadaBox Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$4,750,894 (USA) (7 September 2012)Gross:
$11,434,867 (USA) (28 September 2012)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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The second hand on Rory's watch stops at 40 seconds and does not move when he is drunk in the apartment. See more »Quotes
Rory Jansen: I'm not who I thought I was, okay? I'm not. And I'm terrified that I never will be.See more »
The Words draws you in with its beautiful cinematography and engaged dialog. I was especially impressed with the layers of the presentation. Most films these days will spoon feed you a flat story and leave no room for personal interpretation. The Words layers a complex open-ended plot that demands viewer involvement. I was surprised with the simple surface story presented as each deeper layer was uncovered. Sometimes it came as a subtle hint when other times it hits you straight in the face. The film has the flavor of Memento or Inception; which is refreshing these days. Bradley Cooper surpassed my expectations. I never once saw his type-cast Hangover/Limitless ticks or mannerisms. He was completely in touch with the character and never fell back on default techniques.