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The Square (2008)
Director: Nash Edgerton
Cast: David Roberts, Claire van der Boom, Joel Edgerton, Hanna Mangan Lawrence
Runtime105 min
RatingR
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Ray, a construction worker trapped in an unhappy marriage, pursues an affair with his neighbor, Carla. Carla's husband, Greg, is a mobster who keeps large sums of drug money in their home. With this in mind, Carla comes up with a plan: She and Ray will steal Greg's money, burn down her house, convince Greg the money was lost in the fire and then run away together. Carla's scheme, however, doesn't go off as planned.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 2008 crime thriller 'The Square', directed by Nash Edgerton, has received positive critical reception, with critics praising its taut plotting and strong performances. While the film did not receive major awards recognition, it has a solid audience rating of 7.0 on IMDb, indicating strong public reception.
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Fans of Australian crime thrillers will appreciate the taut, unpredictable plotting and gritty visual style that director Nash Edgerton brings to The Square. With standout performances from David Roberts and Joel Edgerton, this 2008 film blends elements of neo-noir and psychological drama to deliver an engrossing exploration of moral choices and their consequences.
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The Square is a 2008 Australian neo-noir thriller film directed by Nash Edgerton, written by his brother Joel Edgerton and Matthew Dabner, and starring David Roberts and Claire van der Boom. Based upon an original idea by Joel, the project was written and then shelved by the actor because he felt it was not strong enough. It was only made after his director brother Nash read the script and convinced him it could be filmed as a thriller. The film premiered in competition at Sydney Film Festival on 15 June 2008 and after that had a limited release in Australia on 31 July 2008, and was released in North America in 2010 by Apparition.
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