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The Square

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
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6.7/10
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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.
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6.1K
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    • Nash Edgerton
    • Joel Edgerton(original story)
    • Matthew Dabner
  • Stars
    • David Roberts
    • Claire van der Boom
    • Joel Edgerton
    • Nash Edgerton
    • Joel Edgerton(original story)
    • Matthew Dabner
  • Stars
    • David Roberts
    • Claire van der Boom
    • Joel Edgerton
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    • 45User reviews
    • 85Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
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    Joel Edgerton in The Square (2008)
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    David Roberts
    David Roberts
    • Raymond Yale
    Claire van der Boom
    Claire van der Boom
    • Carla Smith
    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • Billy
    Anthony Hayes
    Anthony Hayes
    • Greg 'Smithy' Smith
    Damon Herriman
    Damon Herriman
    • Eddie
    Stephen Weston
    • Charlie
    Lisa Bailey
    • Wendy
    Lucy Bell
    Lucy Bell
    • Martha Yale
    Kieran Darcy-Smith
    Kieran Darcy-Smith
    • Barney
    Bill Hunter
    Bill Hunter
    • Gil Hubbard
    Peter Phelps
    Peter Phelps
    • Jake
    Brendan Donoghue
    Brendan Donoghue
    • Leonard Long
    Luke Doolan
    Luke Doolan
    • Smithy's Mate
    Greg Hatton
    Greg Hatton
    • Smithy's Mate
    Hanna Mangan Lawrence
    Hanna Mangan Lawrence
    • Lily
    • (as Hannah Mangan-Lawrence)
    Paul W. He
    Paul W. He
    • Restaurant Manager
    • (as Paul He)
    Julian Morrow
    • Dale
    Eliza Logan
    Eliza Logan
    • Rita Smith
      • Nash Edgerton
      • Joel Edgerton(original story)
      • Matthew Dabner
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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 At the Movies: Date Night/La Mission/After Life/The Square/Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010)
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      How Lovers Pray
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    User reviews45

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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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      • July 31, 2008 (Australia)
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      • 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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    • 1 hour 45 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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