Synopsis
Tormented by a past life, garbage man Clean attempts a life of quiet redemption. But when his good intentions mark him a target of a local crime boss, Clean is forced to reconcile with the violence of his past.
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Cast
- Adrien BrodyClean
- Glenn FleshlerMichael
- Richie MerrittMikey
- Chandler Ari DuPontDianda
- Mykelti WilliamsonTravis
- RZAPawn Shop Kurt
- Michelle WilsonEthel
- John BiancoFrank
- Dinora WalcottHartley
- Pat BuckMugger
Recommendations
- 75
The Film Stage
Brody is great here, his long face and animated eyes doing a lot of work. It’s a quiet performance, an arena where the actor has always excelled. Without doing much, we know Clean: who he is and who he’s trying to be. - 67
Austin Chronicle
There’s a rumbling, inconsolable guilt at the heart of Clean, the latest from fascinatingly flexible writer/director Paul Solet. - 67
The A.V. Club
This movie loves big, operatic gestures. At least visually, it lands them all. - 63
Movie Nation
There’s something to be said for a B-movie that doesn’t deviate from formula, that pulls you in to its simple “revenge” plot and doesn’t let go until the credits roll. - 63
Slant Magazine
While its plot is strictly by the numbers, Clean is elevated by its stylistic flair and propulsive pace. - 50
The New York Times
Clean has some real craft, but doesn’t quite satisfy as it toggles between bloodbaths and bathos. - 40
Los Angeles Times
Clean is so lean, it’s as if the story itself was sacrificed for atmosphere. Clean brings the cold, moody vibes and extreme violence, but narratively, it’s a mess. - 38
RogerEbert.com
Again, merely watching Brody engaging in such painstaking work is interesting; the generic bloodbath that ensues, less so.
