Synopsis
Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is housed with the family of Tom O'Meara, a New York cop who knows nothing about Frankie's real identity. Their surprising friendship, and Tom's growing suspicions, forces Frankie to choose between the promise of peace or a lifetime of murder.
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Cast
- Harrison FordSgt. Tom O'Meara
- Brad PittFrancis Austin McGuire / Rory Devaney
- Rubén BladesOfficer Edwin Diaz
- Treat WilliamsBilly Burke
- Natascha McElhoneMegan Doherty
- Margaret ColinSheila O'Meara
- Kelly SingerAnnie O'Meara
- Ashley AcarinoMorgan O'Meara
- Julia StilesBridget O'Meara
- Simon JonesJudge Harry Sloan
Recommandations
- 90
The New York Times
Mr. Pitt moves through this unexpectedly solid thriller with dazzling confidence, showing off all the star power that he usually works overtime to hide. - 75
San Francisco Chronicle
That the would-be buddies are played by Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt ensures enough star power to keep things moving even during the sluggish early scenes that set up their relationship. - 67
Austin Chronicle
The script, partly written by an uncredited Terry George ("Some Mother's Son," "In the Name of the Father") strains mightily for insight but never quite breaks through. - 63
Chicago Sun-Times
The moral reasoning in the film is so confusing that only by completely sidestepping it can the plot work at all. - 63
ReelViews
Part of the reason The Devil's Own is endurable is because, in spite of various script deficiencies, both of the stars -- Pitt and Harrison Ford -- have an undeniable screen presence. And, while star power can't save a sinking movie, it can at least keep it afloat longer. - 60
Empire
The emphasis on character in Rambo scribe Kevin Jarre's screenplay (aided by Vincent Patrick and David Aaron Cohen) gives the film unexpected maturity. - 50
Rolling Stone
Pitt and Ford try to dig deeper, but the script undercuts them with preachy dialogue that might as well read, "Insert stereotype here." - 40
Film Threat
This movie is only really interesting during the moments of physical conflict that pop up throughout the film. These few scenes are well executed and riveting as hell.
