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The Two Faces of January
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The Two Faces of January (2014)

Crime Suspense
Rated PG-13
96 min.
Release Date
September 26, 2014 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
January 13, 2015 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Hossein Amini
Writer
Hossein Amini
Cast
Oscar Isaac, Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst
Studio
Running Time
96 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some violence, language and smoking

1962. A glamorous American couple, the charismatic Chester MacFarland (Mortensen) and his alluring younger wife Colette (Dunst), arrive in Athens by boat via the Corinthian Canal. While sightseeing at the Acropolis they encounter Rydal (Isaac), a young, Greek-speaking American who is working as a tour guide, scamming tourists on the side. Drawn to Colette’s beauty and impressed by Chester's wealth and sophistication, Rydal gladly accepts their invitation to dinner.

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The Two Faces of January is like a real thriller, only without suspense, twists or intrigue. While not terrible, the movie is certainly dull, and a complete waste of the talent involved. Full movie review »
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