Movie Information
Overall Rank: 1011
Average Rating: 3.2/4
# of Ratings: 16
Theatrical Release Date: 09/25/2015
Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 02/09/2016
Language: English
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Ramin Bahrani
Actors: Andrew Garfield, Laura Dern, Michael Shannon, Tim Guinee, J.D. Evermore, Jordyn McDempsey
Plot: A hard-working, honest construction worker finds himself evicted by a charismatic yet seemingly heartless real estate broker. Moving into a seedy motel with his mother and 9-year-old son, he finds an unexpected chance at getting his home back - by striking a deal with the devil: working for the very broker who took his house. -- Chris Kavan
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4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/25/2019
"99 Homes" is that rare type of drama that's hard hitting because of how relevant it is. It depicts something affecting the lives of families all across the country which makes it so topical and ant the two incredible lead performances make it so intense.
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'Home' Wreckers
Unknown - wrote on 05/29/2016
Topical drama centering on the recent housing crisis. The story is worth investing in, not just for the superb performances all-around, but also in the film's serious stance it takes on the issue. There's enough insight into the struggle from both sides to warrant this as informative as the similarly recent, 'The Big Short'. The big difference here is the ground perspective of the common man victim in the situation. Through Garfield's character, we see the devastation of loss at the beginning and his corruption at the hands of the film's capitalist villain. He becomes transformed into the very thing that brought down his life and, in turn, does the same unto others. It's a crushing experience that resonates even during a (very slight) formulaic climax. But his final fate sticks to …
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