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The Lookout

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
59K
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Jeff Daniels, Isla Fisher, Matthew Goode, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in The Lookout (2007)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, wher... Read allChris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
59K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Scott Frank
  • Writer
    • Scott Frank
  • Stars
    • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Matthew Goode
Top credits
  • Director
    • Scott Frank
  • Writer
    • Scott Frank
  • Stars
    • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Matthew Goode
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 167User reviews
    • 144Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 11 nominations

    Videos1

    The Lookout
    Trailer 2:22
    The Lookout

    Photos38

    Matthew Goode in The Lookout (2007)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt in The Lookout (2007)
    Jeff Daniels and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in The Lookout (2007)
    Matthew Goode and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in The Lookout (2007)
    Isla Fisher in The Lookout (2007)
    Jeff Daniels in The Lookout (2007)
    Scott Frank, Matthew Goode, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in The Lookout (2007)
    Isla Fisher at an event for The Lookout (2007)
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    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Chris Prattas Chris Pratt
    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • Lewisas Lewis
    Matthew Goode
    Matthew Goode
    • Gary Spargoas Gary Spargo
    Isla Fisher
    Isla Fisher
    • Luvleeas Luvlee
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Janetas Janet
    Bruce McGill
    Bruce McGill
    • Robert Prattas Robert Pratt
    Alberta Watson
    Alberta Watson
    • Barbara Prattas Barbara Pratt
    Alex Borstein
    Alex Borstein
    • Mrs. Langeas Mrs. Lange
    Sergio Di Zio
    Sergio Di Zio
    • Deputy Tedas Deputy Ted
    David Huband
    David Huband
    • Mr. Tuttleas Mr. Tuttle
    Laura Vandervoort
    Laura Vandervoort
    • Kellyas Kelly
    Greg Dunham
    • Boneas Bone
    Morgan Kelly
    Morgan Kelly
    • Martyas Marty
    Aaron Berg
    Aaron Berg
    • Corkas Cork
    Tinsel Korey
    Tinsel Korey
    • Mauraas Maura
    Suzanne Kelly
    Suzanne Kelly
    • Ninaas Nina
    Brian Edward Roach
    • Dannyas Danny
    • (as Brian Roach)
    Martin Roach
    Martin Roach
    • Loan Officeras Loan Officer
    • Director
      • Scott Frank
    • Writer
      • Scott Frank
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      To help him play a brain damaged man, Joseph Gordon-Levitt did not get much sleep and worked out hard at the gym before shooting to help him appear disoriented. He also befriended people with brain damage and read "The Man with a Shattered World: The History of a Brain Wound".
    • Goofs
      When Chris Pratt calls Gary to arrange where to return the money, he tells him to meet him at 6 AM, meaning that it would be earlier than 6 AM when the call was placed. However, it's already light out, even though the sun does not rise in Kansas City until after 7:35 AM at the time of year the movie takes place (Christmas).
    • Quotes

      Gary Spargo: My old man used to say to me, probably the only thing we ever really agreed on, was that whoever has the money has the power. You might wanna jot that down in your book. It's something you're gonna need to remember.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Premonition/The Wind That Shakes the Barley/The Lookout/The Ultimate Gift/Maxed Out (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      One Big Holiday
      (2003)

      Written by Jim James (as James Edward Olliges, Jr.)

      Performed by My Morning Jacket

      Courtesy of ATO/RCA Records

      By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment

    User reviews167

    Review
    Top review
    The Lookout
    This quiet, understated drama-thriller may take a while to get going, but the characters are fascinating and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Jeff Daniels have a wonderful chemistry that lends the film an unexpected heart. As a brain-damaged student and a blind wannabe entrepreneur respectively, their relationship is very sweet and would probably work well in a buddy comedy.

    There's a neat Fargo-like quality to a lot of the characters and dialogue and while it covers few locations it has that convincing small town feel.

    Gordon-Levitt is a night janitor at a local bank who's targeted by a gang and finessed into acting as a lookout while they rob it. Things - as they must - go wrong and he has to summon all the faculties of his fractured mind to save himself.

    Isla Fisher is quite revelatory in her small role. As Luvlee she's either rather dim-witted or incredibly cunning. Fisher's performance hints at the deeper recesses of her character but doesn't reveal what they hide. Luvlee is one of those rare characters where you find yourself genuinely hoping they won't turn out to be something other than what they appear. Ultimately there's something curiously redemptive about Gordon-Levitt's journey, where there really shouldn't be. It's a testament to the quality of his performance.

    Overall a satisfying drama with sustained tension and some fine performances.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Обман
    • Filming locations
      • Hartney, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Spyglass Entertainment
      • Laurence Mark Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,600,585
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,007,000
      • Apr 1, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,371,181
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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