The Score

Good

Highly recommend.Great cast brilliantly acted you will never guess the ending.

Like the majority drawn to this, it was the trio of mega-stars that made one wonder "why haven't I heard of this - what's wrong with it?" Well. there's nothing vastly wrong with it, except that it could be - and should be, better.Brando IS underused, but he was doing very little acting then and probably demanded huge fees for the part he does do but he certainly lends heavyweight credence to both the cast list and line up of characters.Robert De Niro, in my opinion, is rather ordinary, for him. He has no real persona, he's too Mr Average. Sure, he can't be menacing psychopath in everything but one's gaze on him isn't glued, like it should be. Edward Norton, though is and in a way it's his film.The scenario, set in Montreal, concerns Nick (De Niro) an OK off jazz nightclub owner who has a chequered past and his lady, Angela Bassett, wants him to mend his crooked ways and retire from his dodgy dealings. Nick's business partner, Max (a suitably named Brando) wants Nick to pull one last big one, snatching a rare French antique sceptre holed up in the City's Custom House. On the inside is Max's young prodigy, Jackie (Norton) who fools everyone there that he is retarded and thus gets their acceptance that he is of no threat.Now, there are seemably loads of heist movies and this is just another one of them, unless you're really into such. Unless so, it's just nerdy guys hacking into computers and things going wrong. Then, they meet up and decide to have another go and this time it works, but gets complicated. One of them runs off with the loot, but which one? The end. 'The Score' is much like that except it has a more thoughtful edge and of course the acting keeps it buoyant.Frank Oz, the director, is more usually associated with comedy, including What About Bob, In & Out and Housesitter. The Score is quite a departure for him but is soundly directed and would probably rate as one of his better movies.My score would actually be nearer 3.5 than 4, mainly because it's a fairly average film, that's bolstered by heavyweight names that nudge rather than trail-blaze the story through. Those thinking that they've stumbled upon a hidden masterpiece will be disappointed, though probably not to the extent where they'd want their money back. It's good, but not good enough to brandish those star names with.

The score has gone under the radar for too long.If you're a fan of 4k bluray then you won't be disappointed by this release.Excellent picture quality with supreme performances.Very very good.

This is a good film with three class actors in it. Although Marlon Brando is not mentioned much in the film cover sleave he plays a good part as a man just trying to survive on his friends assistance and wants one more chance to retire with a bit of money behind him. I have never seen Edward Norton in a bad film and this is no exception. He has a good idea to make himself some money but cannot do it without Robert De Niro. De Niro plays a skilled pro who will do bank jobs, heists etc, on his own terms and has an air of been there and done it about him. A good twist at the end, I liked this film very much.

First time I watched this I gasped, this film sums up the old saying: "Age and treachery will always outdo youth and skill" yeah some film buffs may be all: "Saw it coming" but I didn't and I loved the end. I love the pace of the film and also the supporting characters like the neurotic IT geek. Ed Norton is perfect for the part he plays and this is Marlon Brando's last film too. Apparently Bobby Brown (the singer) is in it but I can't see him anywhere (and I've watched this film about 10 times!!)

This film jogs along at a welcome pace, providing enough tension and backstabbing between the main characters to maintain your attention.De Niro does his thing. Marlon Brando, not as good as he used to be, but Brando's version of "phoning it in" was far above 97% of actors' abilities. Edward Norton impresses with his acting chops. Angela Bassett provides a decent minor love interest role without getting in the way of the plot.Great film. Well worth the price if you pick up a used one! :)

A reasonable heist movie, old school but perfectly watchable. No triple or quadruple cross here.Starts with a scene setter and a bit of pencil sketch background, but no great attempt at characterisation. No hint at motivation, no history for any character. DeNiro is the cautious old timer, Bassett his air hostess girlfriend, Norton the cocky new guy and Brando the fixer in debt to a mobster. Contrary to what a lot of reviewers say DeNiro is not 'tempted back' for one last job. Rather he is tempted to break his own rules for a job that will let him retire.Right if you have read this far, you can start half way through the film and miss the very slow preamble to the action with no detriment to your enjoyment. The acting is so so, Norton being the best, Brando dialling it in, possibly in response to getting his lines by text. Not a great dramatic part - he owes money he is in trouble, but he conveys no great sense of jeopardy. I think other reviewers are in awe of what he used to be, rather than what he turns in here.In summary it is watchable (once) but don't pay a lot to do so.