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The Crossing Guard [DVD + Digital]

Jack Nicholson (Actor), Anjelica Huston (Actor), Sean Penn (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 279 ratings
Genre Drama
Format Widescreen, NTSC, Multiple Formats, Color
Contributor Richard Bradford, Robin Wright Penn, Anjelica Huston, Eileen Ryan, Jaime Robbie Robertson, Sean Penn, Kellita Smith, Jack Nicholson, Dr. William Dignam, Hadda Brooks, Robin Wright See more
Language English
Runtime 5 hours and 28 minutes
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Product Description

For six years, Freddy Gale has been plotting revenge against the man who ruined his life. Now that man is out of prison... and Freddy's ready to even the score!

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 47283
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Sean Penn
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Widescreen, NTSC, Multiple Formats, Color
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 5 hours and 28 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2015
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Jack Nicholson, Anjelica Huston, Robin Wright, Robin Wright Penn, Jaime Robbie Robertson
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Lionsgate
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00XI0590U
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 279 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
279 global ratings

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Ed
5.0 out of 5 stars A great film that evokes powerful emotion with incredible acting
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2005
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This film shows what a great script and amazing actors can pull off. Penn does an amazing job pulling everything together to project a general feeling of despair. Few films send such a powerful emotion.

David Morse, who I believe makes every movie his is in (Green Mile, Contact, Hearts in Atlantis) much better, puts in an amazing performance as someone whose guilt is unshakable.

Jack of course is a living legend, but this is a performance that really transcends the typical greatness we have come to expect. He really makes you feel a piece of the powerful grief he lives with, and somehow makes you laugh.

Angelica Houston is just about the only actress I have seen steal a scene from someone like Nicholson with such subtlety. One of my favorite scenes is Nicholson and Houston in the dinner. At the conclusion, you can almost feel the door slam on their relationship.

And Robin Wright Penn gives the best performance of her career. Obviously the man and wife relationship helped Penn know how to best play her strengths. The scene when Morse confesses his worst secrets to Wright is amazing. She has few lines, but really shows volumes in her reaction.

I recently watched The Woodsman and felt that Sedgwick also did an amazing job in the same type of scene, but yet went in a completely different direction.

This film is often compared to The Pledge, and rightfully so. In my opinion though, The Crossing Guard is by far a better film. The fact that Penn had to wait until Mystic River to get his Oscar credit is a shame. This movie was overlooked.
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Reid Family
5.0 out of 5 stars Tragic and Beautiful... Like Life
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2005
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I've read all of Bukowski's work, but I'm not sure there's a connection here. Sean Penn dedicated this film to Henry (Charles) Bukowski because the two were friends and Bukowski died before this film was released. Anyway, this IS NOT a Bukowski-esque work in any way.

However, this film is a very believable and touching film about how rage and the desire for revenge can completely consume a person. It's also about the power and beauty of forgiving those who have wronged you.

I don't think the film contains a lot of cliches, in fact, I think there are many moments of fresh, believable dialogue. Especially the scenes between Nicholson and Houston. Amazing!

This film shares many of the same themes as 21 Grams, which is also good, but not as good as The Crossing Guard.
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oscar
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013
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Any movie with Jack Nicholson is a good to great movie, this movie is an entertaining movie though not one of his best and still is good.
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Peter J Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Jack Nicholson Movie
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2011
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One of Nicholson's best movies yet to date I think. It can truly touch you personally like many of his movies can. Once Jack Nicholson's legacy is complete, this movie should be around the top of his career, but since so many of his movies are great, it's hard to say exactly how far to top it will be. A must for all Nicholson fans.

Peter J. Miller
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WP
1.0 out of 5 stars How low can you sink in the movie industry
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2004
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This movie is a pure example of something that presumably only was made because someone wanted to earn some bucks. An extremely silly story, the actors spend most of their time unauthentically crying, sobbing, and sniffing. A useless plot. I wonder why such a professional team of actors submits to such a stupid project. On a scale of 1 to 5 the movie deserves a 0.
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David West
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed it greatly and you will too
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
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I am a Jack Nicholson fan and never seen this movie till I bought it. Enjoyed it greatly and you will too. Jack delivers here as he does in many of the roles he portrays. Buy it and see for yourself.
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Reddog
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2022
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If you like to see Jack running back and forth in a city smoking a cancer stick it may be for you. Probably Jacks worst . Three is too generous. Thanks
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franny south philly
5.0 out of 5 stars i do not think this movie recd' the credit it should have. the story itself is rare.
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2013
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i hv recommended this movie to all of my friends, and i found it to be one of my favorities. I also was so impressed
w/music, i hv the c/d. it showed the human condition re:grief.
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bailleul carole
5.0 out of 5 stars Livraison rapide
Reviewed in France on September 25, 2023
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DVD neuf arrivé dans les meilleurs délais.
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Monster D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2014
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Enjoyed this film a while back and was delighted with the sale to me and the standards used by the seller.As described and excellent service.
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ab
5.0 out of 5 stars The Crossing Guard- it is superb in every way a thriller should be- with exceptional performance by the actors. 10 out 10!
Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2012
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Superb thriller movie and Jack Nicholson at his best; the movie has all the right elements to captivate and keep you immersed in the plot. Jack's performance described as: 'Shattering Performance By Jack Nicholson!' It is an amazing movie deserving of high credit...
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coupiak
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in France on April 16, 2021
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Bon film
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Miss Eileen Hinch
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2020
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When i watched it a couple of times for the first time from start to finish, i wasn't sure if i agreed with the ending, but i still thought that it was a great film to watch. It didn't take too long to come and was good value for money.
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