3/4  Good for a one time viewing
Interesting story, as two brothers down on their luck choose to rob their parents' jewelry store. Things, of course, don't go as planned and we as the viewer sit back and watch everything fall to pieces. There's a lot to like here - intr... (read full)

3/4  A Modern Greek Tragedy
I thought the first part of the film was fascinating and its plot was as focused as it could be. But as the picture went on, I kind of grew tired of it. I guess it's because the whole jumping forward in time and back technique didn't work ... (read full)

3/4  Lumet's best in years
Hoffman and Hawke play hard-up brothers who hatch a scheme to rob their parents’ suburb jewelry store in this engrossing thriller directed by 83-year-old Lumet. The plan goes horribly wrong, leaving a wake of chaos for everyone involved, i... (read full)

3/4  The devil knows everything
The film delivered awesome performances from Hoffman and Hawke. The story was breathtaking, every bit of it. It was like pouring cold water down my face when that climactic beginning unfolds right before my very eyes. I was really impresse... (read full)

2.5/4  Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Quick Review
Sidney Lumet tried to channel his inner Tarantino with this one. It kind of works, but if you want to see a movie about a jewelry store robbery that goes bad see Resevoir Dogs.

2.5/4  Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Quick Review
I have seen this formula before - at least twice (The Killing and Reservoir Dogs). Both were better. This is not too bad. Great acting, decent music, and fresh story telling. Good for a one time watch.