The Yards
Exclusive Unrated Director's Cut
There's Nothing More Dangerous Than An Innocent Man.
Hot young stars Mark Wahlberg (The Perfect Storm), Joaquin Phoenix (Gladiator, Return To Paradise) and Charlize Theron (Men Of Honor, The Cider House Rules) power this riveting crime thriller! Released from prison after taking the fall for a group of his friends, Leo Handler (Wahlberg) just wants to get his life back on track. But when he takes a job with his powerfully influential Uncle Frank (James Caan - The Godfather Trilogy, Mickey Blue Eyes) and reconnects with his old friend Willie (Phoenix), Leo finds himself unwittingly drawn into a world of sabotage, high-stakes payoffs and even murder! Then, he discovers a secret that makes him the target of the city's most ruthless family - his own! With memorable performances from Faye Dunaway (The Thomas Crown Affair) and Ellen Burstyn (Requiem For A Dream), the excitement builds as Leo does everything in his power to take them down in the name of justice!
Member Reviews
BORING....... - movie_goer
The Yards was the first Wahlberg and Phoniex Film i could not sit through till the end. I fell asleep both attempts, somehow it couldn't grab my attetion long enough. Half way into the film and it's story did not progress forward.
The movies better for those who have time to spare.A burning hot flame potentially turns into bitter cold ice - Porkchop
THE YARDS (2000) will interest fans of Joaquin Phoenix and Charlize
Theron's physical charisma, as to James Caan's world class acting and
credibility.
According to this movie, there are cases when big-ticket sales
players (not just small time salesmen) get an edge, through unethical
means, through payoffs, not so legal actions, and human coercion
against competitors in bidding for contracts in the tens of USD
millions.
It realistically tells of methods that are perfectly legitimate in
gaining the favor, influence and friendship of people by knowing what
their soft spots are, and indulging those through gifts. The trick,
of course, is to know when a gift stops being one, and turns into a
payoff.
This DVD will also appeal to those enjoying a wide-screen release,
with a very high quality cinematography, sharp images, and
irreproachable technique. The soundtrack is made up of tastefully
selected numbers, that don't distract from the story.
What will stick with the public, are the highs and lows, that the
protagonists in this picture go through.
The less credible part, is the suggestion that the character played
by Walhberg, presented as somewhat of a broken down engine of sorts
in society, becomes holier than the Pope after 90 mins.
The strong point of this movie, is its tragic aspects, and by not
having a predictable ending, incorporating many realistic elements.
and luck.
A lasting demonstration, is how quickly a burning hot flame,
potentially turns into bitter cold ice, in terms of one's humanity,
personal relationships, one's professional outlook, and how everyone
in society is dependent and influenced by other people comprising it.
THE YARDS also underlines how one tragedy is always accompanied by
another.
Some viewers may have preferred a less abrupt ending, which almost is
presented as an afterthought, after the story had built to a clCrime doesn't pay and hurts everyone - Taxi_Mom
This movie depicts what could easily happen to many new released criminals -- falling back in with old buddies who are leading the same lives.
The acting was strong from all the leads with a very convincing story and characters.
It's quite a harsh film, that younger viewers should maybe avoid. It certainly does make a statement that crime doesn't pay and eventually hurts everyone.
Member Reviews
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BORING....... - movie_goer
The Yards was the first Wahlberg and Phoniex Film i could not sit through till the end. I fell asleep both attempts, somehow it couldn't grab my attetion long enough. Half way into the film and it's story did not progress forward.
The movies better for ...A burning hot flame potentially turns into bitter cold ice - Porkchop
THE YARDS (2000) will interest fans of Joaquin Phoenix and Charlize
Theron's physical charisma, as to James Caan's world class acting and
credibility.
According to this movie, there are cases when big-ticket sales
players (not just small time ...Crime doesn't pay and hurts everyone - Taxi_Mom
This movie depicts what could easily happen to many new released criminals -- falling back in with old buddies who are leading the same lives.
The acting was strong from all the leads with a very convincing story and characters.
It's quite a harsh film, ...