The Limits of Control

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Theatrical Release Date:

05/01/2009

DVD Release Date:

11/17/2009

Run Time:

116min.

Starring:

Isaach de Bankolé , Hiam Abbass , Gael García Bernal , Paz de la Huerta , Alex Descas

Director(s):

Jim Jarmusch

Distributor(s):

Focus Features

MPAA Rating:

R for graphic nudity and some language.

Genre(s):

Drama

Plot: A mysterious loner attempts to successfully complete his criminal mission while operating outside of the law in contemporary Spain. His objectives shrouded in secrecy, the untrusting lone wolf (Isaach de Bankolé) sets out on his latest assignment ... Read More

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A cinematic masterpiece from one of the greatest Director's of our time. With very little dialgue it is told through symbolism. Most Americans will be bored because they are used to sugar coated mains... tream films where there has to be action every two seconds or someone will flip up theit cell phone. Limits challenges your patience and allows you to think about the times in our lives that are the in-betweens , the moments of waiting-and what we choose to do with them. Thanks, Jim. Full Review

June 7, 2009

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Unbelievably boring right to the finish. It seemed to be a ridiculously long commercial for the wrinkle free shirts he was sleeping in for days at a time....

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