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Middle Men
Drama · Comedy · Crime · 2009
Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of conmen, mobsters, drug addicts, and pornstars.
Movie details
Middle Men
“Business is a lot like sex ... getting in is easy, pulling out is hard.”
2009 Drama · Comedy · Crime 1h 45m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of conmen, mobsters, drug addicts, and pornstars.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Middle Men?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
George Gallo
Written by
George Gallo · Andy Weiss
Luke Wilson
Jack Harris
Giovanni Ribisi
Wayne Beering
Gabriel Macht
Buck Dolby
James Caan
Jerry Haggerty
Jacinda Barrett
Diana Harris
Kevin Pollak
Curt Allmans
Laura Ramsey
Audrey Dawns
Court is in session
Put Middle Men on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
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.