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Narc (2002) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 32,907 users
Metascore: 70/100
Reviews: 211 user | 127 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com When the trail goes cold on a murder investigation of a policeman an undercover narcotics officer is lured back to the force to help solve the case. Director:Joe CarnahanWriter:Joe Carnahan |
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Cast
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Dan Leis | ... | |
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Meagan Issa | ... |
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Lina Giornofelice | ... |
Jeanine Mueller
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Booth Savage | ... | |
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Gavyn Donaldson | ... |
Tellis' Infant Son
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Myles Donaldson | ... |
Tellis' Infant Son
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Officer Marcotte
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
An undercover narc dies, the investigation stalls, so the Detroit P.D. brings back Nick Tellis, fired 18-months ago when a stray bullet hits a pregnant woman. Tellis teams with Henry Oak, a friend of the dead narc and an aggressive cop constantly under the scrutiny of internal affairs. They follow leads, informants turn up dead, Nick's wife is unhappy he's back on the street, Henry's protective of the dead cop's wife. Nick reads and re-reads the case file, broods, watches Oak's heavy-handed style, sometimes joining in. The brass want to close out the case, Nick and Henry stay on it, and bits of evidence point them to an auto body shop. What actually happened; will Nick ever know? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Rated R for strong brutal violence, drug content and pervasive language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
10 January 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Narc: Calles peligrosas See more »Box Office
Budget:
$7,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$63,303 (USA) (20 December 2002)Gross:
$16,236 (Hong Kong) (12 September 2003)Company Credits
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Henry Oak: What did you say?
Latroy Steeds: I wanna see my lawyer.
Henry Oak: There are no lawyers, dumb fuck! It's just me and you, and I am in your shit for the duration!
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Ray Liotta gained 25 lbs. for the role by eating foods heavy in carbohydrates. Before he would shoot for the day, he prepared by eating Chinese food because the soy in the food helps to retain water and give him that "puffy" look. He also wore a fat suit under his clothes at all times as well as prosthetic skin under his eyes to give him an aged baggy look. See more »Goofs
Towards the end of the movie, Jason Patric breaks open the car window and, when he opens the door, the legs of several crewmembers are visible through the door's rearview mirror. See more »Quotes
Latroy Steeds: I wanna see my lawyer!Henry Oak: What did you say?
Latroy Steeds: I wanna see my lawyer.
Henry Oak: There are no lawyers, dumb fuck! It's just me and you, and I am in your shit for the duration!
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Narc is an overlooked gem, a superb cop movie that delivers excellent characters at the expense of needless action.
Jason Patric is an actor I never really rated but he blew me away in this he looks haggard and haunted, you can understand his character completely just from one look in his eyes. Despite Patric's efforts he is surpassed by a career best turn from Ray Liotta, who is menacing and cool at the same time.
Kudos for Joe Carnahan for balancing style with substance perfectly, and the opening to the film is one of the best i've ever seen. This film exudes purity and class, and Carnahan directs with no pressure. I look forward to his next film.
I don't wish to reveal anything on this film because it's best that you just see it cold but fans of Copland or Dark Blue should love this. 9/10