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Pocket Listing

Action · Comedy · Crime · 2016

A satirical thriller about L.A.'s real estate roller coaster. Double crosses, adultery, murder, mistaken identity, and revenge ensues when a mysterious power player and his sultry wife hire a disgraced Los Angeles property broker to discreetly market and sell their Malibu villa.

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Pocket Listing

“Rise. Ruin. Revenge. Real Estate.”

2016 Action · Comedy · Crime 1h 32m

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6.5 / 10

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A satirical thriller about L.A.'s real estate roller coaster. Double crosses, adultery, murder, mistaken identity, and revenge ensues when a mysterious power player and his sultry wife hire a disgraced Los Angeles property broker to discreetly market and sell their Malibu villa.

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Directed by

Conor Allyn

Written by

James Jurdi

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Frank Hunter

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Ron Glass

Jessica Clark

Jessica Clark

Lana Hunter

James Jurdi

James Jurdi

Jack Woodman

Caitlin Gerard

Caitlin Gerard

Jane

Noel Gugliemi

Noel Gugliemi

El Cabron

Ken Davitian

Ken Davitian

Mr. Mousian

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.