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The Words (2012)

PG-13  |   |  Drama, Mystery, Romance  |  7 September 2012 (USA)
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A writer at the peak of his literary success discovers the steep price he must pay for stealing another man's work.

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Camy Rosen (as Elizabeth Stauber)
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Layered romantic drama The Words follows young writer Rory Jansen who finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next great American novel. There's only one catch - he didn't write it. As the past comes back to haunt him and his literary star continues to rise, Jansen is forced to confront the steep price that must be paid for stealing another man's work, and for placing ambition and success above life's most fundamental three words. Written by Anonymous

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There's more than one way to take a life.

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Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and smoking | See all certifications »

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7 September 2012 (USA)  »

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$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$4,750,894 (USA) (7 September 2012)

Gross:

$11,434,867 (USA) (28 September 2012)
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Rosamund Pike auditioned for the role that went to Olivia Wilde. See more »

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The second hand on Rory's watch stops at 40 seconds and does not move when he is drunk in the apartment. See more »

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Rory Jansen: I'm not who I thought I was, okay? I'm not. And I'm terrified that I never will be.
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The True Words...
11 December 2012 | by (La Ceiba, Honduras) – See all my reviews

It's difficult to really determine what this films true intention was at first, but then you realize that this movie is more honest and open then you hope for. It's deep to say the least, it really pulls you in and makes you feel for the characters involved, especially Jeremy Irons Character (past and present). The true price of falsely claiming a work of art is yours isn't the guilt that you didn't write it, its the realization that you could never create it on your own. This movie is inspiring as it is overwhelming, not to be taken into high regard but it was very much worth paying attention to. If you write, if you draw, if you create anything that makes you proud that you did it, share it, if not you will regret it for the rest of your life, that was the true message of this film.


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