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Written April 14, 2013
On the Run from the Past

by VAmovie_goer

The Company You Keep is a film about people whose decisions decades earlier come back to significantly affect their lives. The cast was very good as well as the pace and the drama. I was a little disappointed in the third act, but all and all, a good movie to watch.
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Written April 11, 2013
Maybe you have to be a certain age to really enjoy this.....

by Dawn4

but whatever age you are, it's a lesson in the way it was....People who REALLY believed in a cause, right or wrong they did their best to make Americans see what was wrong and how things should/could be fixed, It's similar today, but the rebellion isn't done as well (Wall Street)!! Most of the players had the same beliefs years later.
It's worth seeing.
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Written April 26, 2013
What a great movie!!

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I counted 7 cast members here that got an Oscar nomination ..Wow! Shia LaBouf was excellent too.I was thoroughly entertained. This a serious movie, treat yourself and go see it.
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Written April 14, 2013
A movie well done!!!

by rpjdfwtx

When one goes to a Redford directed movie, the question usually is if one will enjoy the subject matter, and not how well done it is, because they always are. This movie is low key for the most part. It tells what has happened to a group of extremists 30 years after they all went underground for a crime they committed and never have been caught. Dispersed around the country, they still now how to get in contact with each other when they have to, and one of them has to now. Most of the major actors have been entertaining us in movies for 40 to 50 years, and they can still today. It's a shame that there are not more movies that utilize their still excellent acting skills and screen presence. The movie does not drag at any point. Overall a very good movie and worthwhile seeing
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Written April 28, 2013
Interesting & flows smoothly

by ILVMM

Saw movie on opening day. It is a good movie for the over 50 crowd, as we will all remember the SDS and the protests against the Vietnam War. Movie has lots of characters, yet Redford makes it flow smoothly and you won't get confused. Asks some introspective questions of the characters, including the reportor who is out to get his story. Great cast of actors. Reminded me of Redford's earlier movie: All the President's Men.
- 9 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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Written April 28, 2013
the company was great!

by paultoo

a timely solid story that proves the more things change the more they remain the same. well acted, great pace and surprises around every corner. a must go!
- 8 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Written April 24, 2013
The company you keep.

by Ryan14

Excellent picture full of wonderful actors many of whom may never appear on the big screen again.. Outstanding screenplay well casted . Shot in beautiful locations , wonderful character development. A must see movie
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Written April 6, 2013
Redford needs a reality check

by kwieder

The last person who should've been cast in the role Redford plays is Redford himself. His 'movie star' patina (including the very stylish leather jacket he wears throughout) is totally wrong for this story which tries to be about something very serious in our collective past.

The movie's second problem is the cross-cutting between Redford's fugitive 1960's former radical and the investigative reporter tracking him across country. All the energy is with the reporter and hardly any with Redford's character. Maybe acting and directing in the same scenes is too demanding for this aging actor. Too bad, because the reporter's scenes show what Redford is capable of as director.

Finally, the script makes its points in some very obvious expository scenes and winds up skirting bordom in its last 45 minutes.

All in all - a miss.
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Written April 13, 2013
The Company You Keep

by DCDarlin'

LOVED THIS MOVIE! The mystery was complex kept you curious and following the clues. Loved the young reporter trying to make a name for himself and clashing with everyone. The best part was the thought provoking questions it raised about what a person believes and how those beliefs and actions alter or not with time. It will take an older generation back to a familiar time and a younger generation might draw parallels with today. The cast was awesome and it is fast moving, thought provoking, and over all a very satisfying movie! Nan
- 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Written April 6, 2013
Real Acting

by pddemarco

Love this movie! It is about history & up to date lives of these great actors......It's better than a thriller, because the story is so well put together and did I say the acting was incredible? I was totally blown away with this movie. I wasn't expecting so much amazing acting,directing,story,action, cinematography, brilliant writing. Just beautifully done. Amazing! Who'd ever guess, so many stars - such great acting? Must see for my friends!.
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Written May 9, 2013
Good solid acting and direction--interesting storyline

by gicdjc

I liked The Company You Keep. I thought the acting and directing was excellent.
13-year-old Jackie Evancho probably has a great career ahead of her. There were some weak parts in the script (or perhaps the editing) involving the FBI and its ability to solve crimes without the help of a young journalist. But I would recommend the film to friends. I think it is suitable for teens as well as older adults who may actually remember the Weather Underground and the radicalism/idealism of the Vietnam era.
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Written May 12, 2013
Insomniac Alert - You Won't Need Ambien - Watch this Movie Instead!

by walk_the_walk

Our whole family are huge Redford fans - 3 Days of the Condor and Jeremiah Johnson being all time favorites, but this movie, which comes off like the Geratol version of 3 Days was a huge disappointment. A stellar cast: Robert Redford, Susan Sarandon, Shia Lebouf, Chris Cooper, Nick Nolte, and Terence Howard, could not rescue this sleepy drama.

I came expecting "3 Days of the Condor" revisited, or something akin to "The Fugitive", but instead, it was duller than "the Bridges of Madison County".

In the last act, I found myself falling asleep, waiting for some drama. There just really wasn't any. Nice to see some favorite actors, but this one won't win any awards and will be best appreciated at nursing homes.
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Written April 29, 2013
The Company You Keep

by Rita76

Good, edge if you seat, story. Great acting. How an you miss with Robert Redford, Julie Cristie, Sam Elliott to name just a few!!! And Jackie Evancho seems to have an acting career in her future. Only disappointment was that she didn't sing!!!
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Written May 12, 2013
Good to see these actors again...

by edskathy

So many good seasoned actors that we don't get to see in movies much anymore. They are still quality, talented artists and the story line was very compelling; especially for those of us that remember similar times of political unrest in our country!
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Written May 7, 2013
Thank you for a Non-Remake RR

by Snatch325

Finally something that's not a trilogy, or recooked after several servings minus the blood, senseless guts, and gore. For those who remember these times, you're well aware of the varied militia actions. This isn't for everyone, especially in these moments following the Boston tragedy, but release dates hold no crystal ball. The film was interesting, with some questionable character reactions but that's what makes the story move. The hilarious point for me, if the press is that far ahead of the Federal authorities, we're in trouble....but it's only a film.
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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rfcbeattie but on the other hand "The company you keep" is a great movie, exceeded my expectations, 4 stars

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bbogdane I find that many times it's not about what you're doing but the company you keep. I don't think the ISE lab was meant to be that funny :)

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Yorkiegolfer “The Company You Keep” movie is cautionary tale that has real application 4 today. Power is concentrated in very small % of the population.

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