Andrew Garfield is a single father living with his own single mother in their family home. In the aftermath of the financial crisis, they find themselves evicted from their home by a businessman – Michael Shannon in a role as intriguing as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street, if not more. Desperate for work, Garfield’s character starts working for the same businessman, ultimately evicting other people. A star-packed, gritty and sobering tale on capitalism and our the lengths to which we’re ready to go to save face – while at the same time risking our most important relationships.
"A simplistic but stirring morality play centered on the pressure point of the savings-and-loan crisis."
— Richard Brody
"Shannon steals it, but this is a film with something vital to say."
— Adam Woodward
After his family is evicted from their home, proud and desperate construction worker Dennis Nash tries to win his home back by striking a deal with the devil and working for Rick Carver, the corrupt real estate broker who evicted him.
Venice
1 win, 1 nomination
Golden Globes
1 nomination
SAG Awards
1 nomination
Spirit Awards
1 nomination
Sundance
1 nomination
LAFCA
1 win
Not convincing.
A brilliant film, and so cutthroat it’s nearly terrifying. Welcome to America.