The Stranger (2022)
6.147 /10
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Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. One is a suspect in an unsolved missing person’s case and the other an undercover operative on his trail. Their uneasy friendship becomes the core of this tightly wrought thriller, which is based on the true story of one of the largest investigations and undercover operations in Australia.
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... Mark
... Henry Teague
... Detective Rylett
... Detective Ikin
... Heavy Man
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"The Stranger is inspired by true events, but the conventionalisms surrounding this type of adaptation make the viewing predictable, too slow, and with an almost nonexistent replay value. Thomas M. Wright manages to insert some visually interesting shots, relying mainly on the subtle, intimate performances of Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris to carry the story.
However, the so-called mystery lacks actual intrigue and anything emotional to connect with the viewers, creating doubt as to whether the film would have benefited from a greater level of creativity without detracting from the realistic atmosphere employed by the filmmaker.
Recommended only for fans of the subgenre."
Rating: C
Director:
Writer:
Thomas M. Wright (Writer)
Release Date:
2022-10-06
Run Time:
117 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
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The Stranger
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"The Stranger is inspired by true events, but the conventionalisms surrounding this type of adaptation make the viewing predictable, too slow, and with an almost nonexistent replay value. Thomas M. Wright manages to insert some visually interesting shots, relying mainly on the subtle, intimate performances of Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris to carry the story.
However, the so-called mystery lacks actual intrigue and anything emotional to connect with the viewers, creating doubt as to whether the film would have benefited from a greater level of creativity without detracting from the realistic atmosphere employed by the filmmaker.
Recommended only for fans of the subgenre."
Rating: C
Cast & Crew of
The Stranger
Cast
... Mark
... Henry Teague
... Detective Rylett
... Detective Ikin
... Heavy Man
... Paul
... Lieutenant
... John
... Milliken
... Controller / Cleaner
... Flight Attendant
... Detective E
... SES worker
... Senior Female Detective
... Female Uniformed Cop
... WA Detective
... Large Man / Bodyguard
... Old Fella
... Car Salesman
... Arresting Detective
Crew
... Producer
... Producer
... Casting
... Sound Effects Editor
... Producer
... Director
... Writer
... Costume Design
... Editor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... ADR Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... VFX Editor
... Unit Production Manager
... Production Design
... Set Decoration
... Makeup Designer
... ADR Editor
... Sound Recordist
... Producer
... Makeup Artist
... Cinematography
... Post Production Supervisor
... VFX Artist
... VFX Artist
... Art Direction
... Makeup Artist
... ADR Mixer
... Music
... Foley Recordist
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