Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Arbitrage (2012)

Genre: Drama
Directed by: Nicholas Jarecki
Cast: Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, Brit Marling
Running time: 107 minutes



Robert Miller is a businessman about to make a major transaction. Unbeknownst to everybody in the company, including Robert’s daughter Brooke, who works for her father, the patriarch has cooked the books in an effort to avoid being arrested for fraud. While trying to insure the complicated transaction goes through as planned, Robert is involved in a car accident that leaves his mistress dead. He decides to do his best to cover up his involvement in the tragic event, though Detective Bryer suspects him and is on his tail.

There is a very good ensemble cast at work here and the storyline is very compelling. Richard Gere is convincing as the conflicted businessman trying to save his own behind, and so are the rest of the actors and actresses involved in their respective roles.

This film keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering how it all ends. Problem is, the filmmakers tried to get too cute with the ending, leaving the viewer wanting more. I hate it when storytellers don’t commit to a conclusion. Leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth.

Rating: ««««


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