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The Words (2012) 6.9
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6.9/10 from 28,299 users
Metascore: 37/100
Reviews: 85 user | 190 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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Cast
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| John Hannah | ... |
Richard Ford
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The Old Man
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Vito DeFilippo | ... |
New York Apartment Doorman
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Nelson Wylie
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| Lucinda Davis | ... |
Vendor
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| J.K. Simmons | ... |
Mr. Jansen
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| Olivia Wilde | ... | ||
| James Babson | ... |
Dan Zuckerman
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| Kevin Desfosses | ... |
Rory's Assistant
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| Ron Rifkin | ... |
Timothy Epstein
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Jason Rosen
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| Liz Stauber | ... |
Camy Rosen
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Plot Synopsis
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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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Written by 'Claude Joseph Rouget De Lisle'
Performed ny Ben Barnes
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Goofs
In two different New York scenes we can see trucks from Canada Post . 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 »
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"La Marseillaise"Written by 'Claude Joseph Rouget De Lisle'
Performed ny Ben Barnes
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I am not sure what Hollywood considers a good movie but I know this is an excellent film. The story is told with such elegance and fluidity that it is a joy to watch. I am buying this movie for my personal collection to make sure that I watch a film, from time to time, that reminds me of art in its highest form. The actors are brilliant, the direction is genius, photography is captivating and the scriptwriting is unparalleled. I completely loved this movie.
Though it was not a blockbuster hit bringing in hundreds of millions, it did earn back its original investment costs and nearly that figure again.
Just when you think you know how it's going to go - the movie bends then twists into another path. Just brilliant!!!