The Contract

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Frank Carden (Morgan Freeman), one of the world's greatest assassins, is handed a lucrative contract to kill a highly secretive billionaire. But in a twist of fate, Carden is involved in a car accident during the job, and when his gun is found after he is admitted to a hospital, federal marshals arrest him. Meanwhile, ex-cop Ray Keene (John Cusack) is hiking with his son, Chris (Jamie Anderson), when Carden's cohorts try to spring him from custody, and soon the pair is caught in the crossfire.

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Mariló García

Cinemanía (Spain)

Goes through the typical motions of the [genre]. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 1/5

Nov 6, 2020

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Urban Cinefile

Having read about the extensive problems in financing, scripting and casting of director Bruce Beresford's diaries, I was keen to see the result. Could any film overcome all those problems, including Beresford's own reluctance?

Sep 7, 2007

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

Little more than a clumsy pile-up of hackneyed themes, one-dimensional characters, and mediocre tension.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 24, 2007

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...sporadically intriguing yet thoroughly mediocre...

Rated: 2/4

Jul 23, 2007

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Even Cusack fans will find his charms in short supply here.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 23, 2007

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Mike Barnard

Future Movies UK

Rated: 5/10

Oct 9, 2006

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B W This is such a bad movie, do not waste a minute of your time watching this trash. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/25 Full Review Jeffrey P Okay characters in a game of cat & mouse with some twists to the trope to spice it up. The subplot needed a bit more. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review michael h Yeah storyline is predictable, and the trek is looong. But Freeman and Cusack in same movie? I will watch that anytime. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Rick T Pointless trek thru the woods. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Jelisije J The worst Morgan Freemen movie you will ever see. The plot for the most part makes sense, but its one of the most predictable movies with all the basic movie troupes that you wish the movie was over in the first 15 minutes. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/26/24 Full Review Thameemul A Action sequences are well-executed, offering bursts of adrenaline without overshadowing the character dynamics. However, the overall pacing can feel uneven at times, occasionally meandering with predictable beats. Despite the familiarity of the plot, director Bruce Beresford injects subtle social commentary about morality and the price of loyalty, adding depth to the otherwise conventional storyline.Ultimately, "The Contract" is a mixed bag. Its predictable narrative and pacing hold it back from greatness, but the captivating performances of Freeman and Cusack, along with the occasional thought-provoking moment, make it a passable, if unremarkable, watch. If you're looking for a high-octane thriller with fresh thrills, you might be left wanting. But if you appreciate strong performances and a touch of social awareness amidst the action, "The Contract" might be worth your time. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bruce Beresford Director Morgan Freeman Major Frank Carden John Cusack Ray Keene Jamie Anderson Chris Keene Alice Krige Agent Gwen Miles Megan Dodds Sandra

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Synopsis Frank Carden (Morgan Freeman), one of the world's greatest assassins, is handed a lucrative contract to kill a highly secretive billionaire. But in a twist of fate, Carden is involved in a car accident during the job, and when his gun is found after he is admitted to a hospital, federal marshals arrest him. Meanwhile, ex-cop Ray Keene (John Cusack) is hiking with his son, Chris (Jamie Anderson), when Carden's cohorts try to spring him from custody, and soon the pair is caught in the crossfire.

Director: Bruce Beresford
Producer: Randall Emmett, George Furla, John Darrouzet, Stephen Katz, Danny Lerner, Andreas Schmid, Les Weldon
Screenwriter: John Darrouzet, Stephen Katz
Production Co: Nu Image Entertainment GmbH, VIP 4 Medienfonds, Millennium Films, Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films, Revelations Entertainment, Contract Productions
Rating: R (Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Runtime: 1h 37m

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