The Company You Keep
Oscar-winner Robert Redford directs and stars in this politically-charged thriller as Jim Grant, a civil rights lawyer and single father forced to go on the run after a brash reporter (Shia LaBeouf) exposes his true identity - Grant is an ex-Weather Underground revolutionary wanted for murder. Sparking a nationwide manhunt, the fugitive sets off on a cross-country journey to clear his name. Co-stars Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Nick Nolte, Anna Kendrick and Terrence Howard.
Based on the novel by Neil Gordon, the story is loosely inspired by the 1981 Brink's robbery, a $US1.6 million armoured car heist carried out by members of the Weather Underground and the Black Liberation Army.
- Director:
- Robert Redford ('Quiz Show', 'The Horse Whisperer', 'The Legend of Bagger Vance')
- Writer:
- Lem Dobbs
- Cast:
- Shia LaBeoufSusan SarandonJulie ChristieRobert RedfordSam ElliottTerrence HowardAnna KendrickBrendan GleesonBrit MarlingStanley TucciNick Nolte
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Aaron Yap
flicksOscar-winner Robert Redford directs and stars in this politically-charged thriller as Jim Grant, a civil rights lawyer and single father forced to go on the run after a brash reporter (Shia LaBeouf) exposes his true identity - Grant is an ex-Weather Underground revolutionary wanted for murder. Sparking a nationwide manhunt, the fugitive sets off on a cross-country journey to clear his name. Co-stars Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Nick Nolte, Anna Kendrick and Terrence Howard.
Time Magazine
pressWith a welcome mixture of juice and grit, the movie dramatizes the lingering conundrums of young people in the time of the Vietnam morass.
The New York Times
pressThis earnest, well-intentioned movie elicits frustration that its story had to be packaged as a conventional, not very suspenseful fugitive thriller with a bogus Hollywood ending.
Rolling Stone
pressRedford builds a riveting, resonant political thriller that values the complexity of its characters and the intelligence of its audience.
Los Angeles Times
pressA shrewder, more satisfying piece of filmmaking than we've seen from Redford in a while, though not quite in the league with his best behind-the-camera work.
Hollywood Reporter
pressRedford does his most compelling work in some time as both actor and director... a tense yet admirably restrained thriller.
A.V. Club
pressFeels like cinematic health food: vaguely good for you but less than delicious.
Flicks, Aaron Yap
flicksOscar-winner Robert Redford directs and stars in this politically-charged thriller as Jim Grant, a civil rights lawyer and single father forced to go on the run after a brash reporter (Shia LaBeouf) exposes his true identity - Grant is an ex-Weather Underground revolutionary wanted for murder. Sparking a nationwide manhunt, the fugitive sets off on a cross-country journey to clear his name. Co-stars Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Nick Nolte, Anna Kendrick and Terrence Howard.
Time Magazine
pressWith a welcome mixture of juice and grit, the movie dramatizes the lingering conundrums of young people in the time of the Vietnam morass.
The New York Times
pressThis earnest, well-intentioned movie elicits frustration that its story had to be packaged as a conventional, not very suspenseful fugitive thriller with a bogus Hollywood ending.
Rolling Stone
pressRedford builds a riveting, resonant political thriller that values the complexity of its characters and the intelligence of its audience.
Los Angeles Times
pressA shrewder, more satisfying piece of filmmaking than we've seen from Redford in a while, though not quite in the league with his best behind-the-camera work.
Hollywood Reporter
pressRedford does his most compelling work in some time as both actor and director... a tense yet admirably restrained thriller.
A.V. Club
pressFeels like cinematic health food: vaguely good for you but less than delicious.
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