Summary"You are not where you belong," says the fortuneteller, and Edmond (Macy) begins his descent into a darkly funny yet horrifying modern urban hell in this compelling film. (First Independent Pictures)
Directed By:Stuart Gordon
Written By:David Mamet
Edmond
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Generally Favorable
61
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6.4
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
52% Positive
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Mamet is a writer who turns off some audiences, and almost everything that might bother them is in Edmond: foul language, raging machismo, violence and seemingly bigoted tirades. But almost everything audiences like about him is there too: candor, suspense, ideas, crackling slang, vivid characters.
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While the episodic script feels fragmented, Macy’s consistency unifies Edmond’s journey.
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Mr. Macy, a master at playing sticks of human dynamite in mild-mannered camouflage, gives the nerviest screen performance of his career.
63
It may be too bleak for most.
50
Edmond does, on the surface, seem very much a contemporary tale of urban terror. Yet despite the best efforts of all concerned, what seemed explosive and provocative two decades ago now comes across as schematic and artificial.
50
From the beginning, Edmond is too self-absorbed for us to care much about his fate, but like the proverbial train wreck, you can't tear your eyes - or your ears - away from the spectacle.
50
For hard-core David Mamet fans only...Edmond serves to remind you how artificial the dialogue and dramaturgy truly was in early Mamet.
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Generally Favorable
61% Positive
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Oct 31, 2013
8
The episodic nature of the plot may cause the pacing to lose some velocity but the fearless and raw performance of Macy as a milquetoast white man on the verge of madness leaves a definite impression. Of all the supporting players Bokeem Woodbine leaves the biggest mark as the least likely person to give Macy's character a sense of clarity and stability. Not for the sensitive by any means but if you allow yourself to get into it's angry vision of urban life it's a strangely rewarding film.
Production Company:
- 120dB Films
- Catfish Productions
- Code Entertainment
- Dog Pond Productions
- Fully Loaded Pictures
- Muse Productions
- Neverland Films
- Pretty Dangerous Films
- Red Hen Productions
- Tartan Films
- The Hecht Company
- Werner Film
Release Date:Jul 14, 2006
Duration:1 h 22 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Every fear hides a wish.
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Awards
Mar del Plata International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Newport Beach Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
