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Fierce People

Fierce People

Drama · Thriller · 2006

A massage therapist looking to overcome her addictions and reconnect with her son, whose father is an anthropologist in South America studying the Yanomani people, moves in with a wealthy ex-client in New Jersey.

Movie details

Fierce People

“Every family tree has its nuts.”

2006 Drama · Thriller 1h 52m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

A massage therapist looking to overcome her addictions and reconnect with her son, whose father is an anthropologist in South America studying the Yanomani people, moves in with a wealthy ex-client in New Jersey.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Griffin Dunne

Written by

Dirk Wittenborn

Diane Lane

Diane Lane

Liz Earl

Anton Yelchin

Anton Yelchin

Finn Earl

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Ogden C. Osborne

Chris Evans

Chris Evans

Bryce

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

Maya

Paz de la Huerta

Paz de la Huerta

Jilly

Blu Mankuma

Blu Mankuma

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Court is in session

Put Fierce People on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.