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The Score - 72
MPAA rating: R
Running Length: 123 minutes
Year of release: 2001
Starring: Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Marlon Brando, and Angela Bassett
Director: Frank Oz
Category: Crime Drama, Thriller
Story: 18/25
Acting: 18/25
Cinematography: 12/15
Execution: 7/10
Music: 7/10
Spin: 10/15
Underwhelming, to say the least. I was disappointed, because Norton has, up to this point, had a knack for only associating himself with some very good scripts, and Deniro is usually at least pretty acceptable, if not typically a solid performer. I couldn't believe how predictable the entire thing was -- watching Brando huff and puff his way around was more exciting than the crime caper taking place. Even the plot twist at the end could be seen a mile away. Skip this one and re-rent The Usual Suspects instead.