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The Samaritan [Blu-ray] (2012)

Gil Bellows , Samuel L. Jackson , David Weaver  |  R |  Blu-ray
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Gil Bellows, Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby, Alan C. Peterson
  • Directors: David Weaver
  • Format: Blu-ray, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: MPI HOME VIDEO
  • DVD Release Date: September 25, 2012
  • Run Time: 93 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B008B9JSKU
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,948 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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After twenty five years in prison, Foley (Samuel L. Jackson, The Avengers) is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris (Ruth Negga), the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion: Ethan (Luke Kirby), the son of his former partner, has come up with an ingenious plan for a score and he wants Foley in. The harder Foley tries to escape his past, the tighter he is ensnared in Ethan's web of secrets, until it becomes all too clear to Foley that some wrongs can never be made right. Featuring all-star performances, The Samaritan shows how redemption often comes at a dangerously high price.

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This is a very good movie that will keep you guessing all the way to the end. zeus  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Love a good mystery thriller without gore! patti wolfe  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Anyone anticipating "The Samaritan" to be a high octane thrill ride will probably have those expectations thwarted. Truthfully, I also didn't expect much from this Blu-ray and thought it would be an exercise in conventional action mayhem. It is, however, a movie with a lot more on its mind. "The Samaritan" is a surprisingly contemplative film about redemption and second chances. Featuring a solid Samuel Jackson, the screenplay takes its time in building a genuinely interesting story. Jackson gives one of his more complex performances as a man struggling to create a new life, a new identity, and start afresh. He's great and the movie serves up some terrifically unpleasant surprises (the twist at the half way point is a doozy)! But just as the movie approaches the final act, it falters. An intricate con to swindle a crime lord out of millions of dollars is set up with almost zero preparation and back story. If a clever grift is essential to your screenplay, however, it needs to be smart and believable (or in some cases breezy and fun). This one is so ill-conceived (major players change out hours before the meet, this must be one idiotic crime boss to not check out ANYTHING) that it almost derails the picture just when it's reaching the most pivotal moments.

Jackson plays an ex-con, recently paroled after a 25 year stint. He wants to live a quiet life, but he gets drawn into the criminal world again by the son of a former associate (Luke Kirby). Although reticent, Jackson allows Kirby an entrance due to the fact that he was personally responsible for his father's death. When a young woman in Kirby's employ (Ruth Negga) comes between the two, it just might be the leverage that Kirby needs to get Jackson to sign on for a job. Can Jackson extricate himself from an ever-tightening web? The build-up leads to a final confrontation (Tom Wilkinson plays the mark) that is effectively staged and emotional. But it really falls short in a set-up. Without believing anything about this final scenario, it really lessened the impact of the movie. The vibe of the film is gritty realness, this ending just didn't follow through on that promise.

Still, if you are a Jackson fan, this is one of his more nuanced roles of late. Beaten down by life, his detachment has a chilly truth. He is still a great actor capable of showcasing complex and multi-leveled roles, and this definitely qualifies. I liked Kirby's cool menace as well. Once again, "The Samaritan" works best when considered an introspective character study. It is marketed more as a non-stop action movie, though, and that really doesn't address the primary audience for the movie. This has a slow burn pace that builds tension. I just wish that the payoff was smarter. I went from being deeply engrossed to rolling my eyes in disbelief within minutes. About 3 1/2 stars. Let's hope Jackson keeps taking more challenging roles. KGHarris, 9/12.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Family ties! November 18, 2012
By zeus
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This is a very good movie that will keep you guessing all the way to the end. Samuel L. Jackson performance is outstanding as always. Ruth Negga, a newcomer, is also really good.

Foley (Jackson) gets released from prison after serving 25 years for killing his partner. His partner's son wants revenge. Not the usual kind, a different kind of revenge. Then Iris (Ruth Negga), appears and falls in love with Foley. Everything is slow and for a moment we think is a love story or a back stubbing plot. At the 40 minute mark of the movie the plots gets really twisted and then we start guessing all the way to the end which is a surprise.

Four stars for the decent plot and the acting. Look forward to watch more movies with Ruth Negga. She has a great future in the business.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Samaritan January 7, 2013
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The Samaritan,
Great Movie!! Love Samuel L Always bring the action. The price was good also. Can't wait for his next movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Samaritan
Just love Samuel Jackson in all of his movies. Jackson is a very actor and can play any part. He's a good actor I think.
Published 9 days ago by Mary Ann
4.0 out of 5 stars liked it
I like this movie, it`s one you won`t mind to much too watch 2 or 5 times. worth the every penny.
Published 1 month ago by ladavis1977
5.0 out of 5 stars First rate movie for a great price
This movie is pretty good. It really makes me cringe and keeps me thinking about it days after I've seen it. I recommend it to all adults.
Published 1 month ago by Judy
4.0 out of 5 stars mr. jackson if your nasty
Sam Jacksons best role in a while. He is not nick fury in this one. "not just another snapshot" . Jackson fans you remember that.
Published 1 month ago by brandon
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good one
This was a very good show. A little gross when he found out something about his life. I won't tell because I don't want to give the show away. But be prepared. Read more
Published 2 months ago by giggles
4.0 out of 5 stars The Samaritan
This movie was pretty decent. I like most anything Samuel Jackson is in and this was no exception. Good action.
Published 2 months ago by Sandra L. Foster
3.0 out of 5 stars the (not so) good samaritan
typically great sam jackson performance but average direction and poor writing.if you like sam jackson rent this film.i doubt it will get multiple viewings.
Published 3 months ago by grizz
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring!
After watching this movie and wasting my time and money with it, it makes me worried about Sam Jackson. This movie is really horrible and long for a short movie. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Richard G. Whitcomb
3.0 out of 5 stars Samaritan-yet another story of conning,gone wrong
Samaritan(released Mar/12),otherwise known as Fury,stars Samuel L. Jackson as Foley,Gil Bellows as Bartender Bill,Tom Wilkinson as Xavier,Luke Kirby as Ethan and others. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Robert Badgley
4.0 out of 5 stars Starrling Movie
Found this movie to be above average for plot and sound effects, was thoroughly blown away with movie plot ending.
Published 3 months ago by David Sanchez
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