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The Limits of Control (2009)
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Cast: Isaach de Bankolé, Alex Descas, Jean-François Stévenin, Óscar Jaenada
6.2
43%Runtime116 min
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A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Limits of Control (2009) directed by Jim Jarmusch received a mixed critical reception, with a 43% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While some praised its dreamlike, enigmatic style, others found it frustratingly opaque. The film has a 6.2/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a more divided audience response.
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Fans of director Jim Jarmusch's contemplative, enigmatic style will appreciate the dreamlike, mystery-shrouded journey at the heart of The Limits of Control, where the lead character's motives and objectives remain intriguingly opaque throughout, inviting the viewer to get lost in the film's moody, meditative atmosphere.
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The Limits of Control is a 2009 American film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, starring Isaach de BankolĂ© as a solitary assassin, carrying out a job in Spain. Filming began in February 2008, and took place on location in Madrid, Seville and AlmerĂa, Spain. The film was distributed by Focus Features. It received mixed reviews, with criticism for its slow pace and inaccessible dialogue while being praised for its beautiful cinematography and ambitious scope.
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