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The Square

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 45min
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
5.7K
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The Square (2008)
Escaping the monotony of a loveless marriage, Raymond becomes entangled in an affair with the beautiful and troubled Carla.  RayÂ’s moral limits are tested when Carla presents him with the proceeds of her controlling husbandÂ’s latest crime. This is their chance: Take the money and run.  If only it were that simple...
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A man's life begins to unravel when his mistress brings him a bag of cash.A man's life begins to unravel when his mistress brings him a bag of cash.A man's life begins to unravel when his mistress brings him a bag of cash.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
5.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nash Edgerton
  • Writers
    • Joel Edgerton(original story)
    • Matthew Dabner
  • Stars
    • David Roberts
    • Claire van der Boom
    • Joel Edgerton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nash Edgerton
  • Writers
    • Joel Edgerton(original story)
    • Matthew Dabner
  • Stars
    • David Roberts
    • Claire van der Boom
    • Joel Edgerton
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    • 43User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 15 nominations

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    Joel Edgerton in The Square (2008)
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    Claire van der Boom in The Square (2008)
    Nash Edgerton in The Square (2008)
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    Top cast

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    David Roberts
    David Roberts
    • Raymond Yaleas Raymond Yale
    Claire van der Boom
    Claire van der Boom
    • Carla Smithas Carla Smith
    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • Billyas Billy
    Anthony Hayes
    Anthony Hayes
    • Greg 'Smithy' Smithas Greg 'Smithy' Smith
    Damon Herriman
    Damon Herriman
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Stephen Weston
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Lisa Bailey
    • Wendyas Wendy
    Lucy Bell
    Lucy Bell
    • Martha Yaleas Martha Yale
    Kieran Darcy-Smith
    Kieran Darcy-Smith
    • Barneyas Barney
    Bill Hunter
    Bill Hunter
    • Gil Hubbardas Gil Hubbard
    Peter Phelps
    Peter Phelps
    • Jakeas Jake
    Brendan Donoghue
    Brendan Donoghue
    • Leonard Longas Leonard Long
    Luke Doolan
    Luke Doolan
    • Smithy's Mateas Smithy's Mate
    Greg Hatton
    Greg Hatton
    • Smithy's Mateas Smithy's Mate
    Hanna Mangan Lawrence
    Hanna Mangan Lawrence
    • Lilyas Lily
    • (as Hannah Mangan-Lawrence)
    Paul W. He
    Paul W. He
    • Restaurant Manageras Restaurant Manager
    • (as Paul He)
    Julian Morrow
    • Daleas Dale
    Eliza Logan
    Eliza Logan
    • Rita Smithas Rita Smith
    • Director
      • Nash Edgerton
    • Writers
      • Joel Edgerton(original story)
      • Matthew Dabner
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Lovers Ray and Carla plan to burn down her house at Christmas, to run off with her husband's drug money. Ray has a side scheme going too, taking kickbacks on the love hotel project whose construction he's managing. The suburban Aussie marrieds live across a river from each other, the much older, domesticated Ray in an upper middle-class neighborhood, Carla on the wrong side of the water. The cheaters will lure their families to the same Christmas picnic celebration, to provide alibis while still being able to sneak off and chat about the arson. Carla's tow-truck owner hubby, Smithy, is a fearsome tough to cross, so will the philanderers' holiday gifts come through, or explode in their lying faces? —David Stevens
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Some things can't be buried.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Nash Edgerton's first feature film.
    • Quotes

      Gil Hubbard: One man points his dick the wrong direction, and here we are...

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Last Exorcism/Piranha 3D/Vampires Suck (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      How Lovers Pray
      Written by Ben Lee

      Performed by Jessica Chapnik Kahn (as Jessica Chapnik)

      Produced by Ben Lee and Nic Johns

      Courtesy of Inertia/New West Records

    User reviews43

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
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    Aussies aren't known for their film making. After seeing "Not Quite Hollywood" I'm not surprised! But, they really do do some impressive films "Wolf Creek", "Storm Warning" to name a few. Now, "The Square" is another worthy film.

    "The Square" ultimately has a moral in it. Don't have a bloody affair! It's simple and yet after affair related films such as "Fatal Attraction", "Dear Wife" we still get idiots doing the dirty on their poor faithful partners! (Always men as well, just an observation). Now down to The Square's realistic, raw directing it may just drill this idea into people with adultery on their minds.

    The screenplay, although wildly in-your-face is actually presented as quite believable. the acting is also quite passable and the sub plot with the dogs is so romantic (I say sub-plot, more of a side dish). The Square can be quite shocking at times and the ending left me feeling quite flourished.

    I don't think The Square should disappoint you, some might find the pacing a bit lazy but the sharp screenplay should keep you on edge. Give the Aussies a chance mate.
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    • May 17, 2011

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 31, 2008 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Trg
    • Filming locations
      • Caringbah, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
      • New South Wales Film & Television Office
      • Film Depot Pty. Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $406,116
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,092
      • Apr 11, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $728,903
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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