99 Homes

"Ramin Bahrani’s gripping 99 Homes is driven by powerhouse performances by two very different actors in the form of Michael Shannon and Andrew Garfield. Both turn in efforts that rank with the best in their careers (OK, that’s more of a compliment to Shannon, really), relishing in the ambiguity and spontaneity that Bahrani’s film is bathed in. Powerful drama, edge-of-the-seat thriller, perhaps even a horror to many mortgage holders, 99 Homes serves up the scariest, most watchable film about real estate since Beetlejuice."

"This dynamically acted, unapologetically contrived pic reps the filmmaker's best chance to date of connecting with a wider audience..."

"The credit crunch fuels another fascinating drama, this time starring Andrew Garfield as a victim who becomes a real-estate predator."

"This is a tough, muscular, idealistic drama that packs a mighty punch, and Shannon and Garfield are excellent."

"A powerful and provocative slice of cinema."

"Well-constructed, courageous and savvy."

"An urgent work, the burning anger of which will viscerally connect with many viewers..."

"A compelling drama with an impressive turn from Garfield as well as Shannon and Dern as Garfield’s concerned mother."