Narc

Starring:Dan Leis, Jason Patric, Lloyd Adams, Meagan Issa, Lina Giornofelice, Alan C. Peterson, Karen Robinson, Chi McBride, Booth Savage, Alan Van Sprang, Gavyn Donaldson, Myles Donaldson, Krista Bridges, Ray Liotta, Thomas Patrice, Garry Robbins, Lilette Wiens, Omar Samuels, Mauricio Rodas, Darren John
Director: Joe Carnahan
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

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Jittery camera moves and a gray-blue palette make it clear that Narc is a gritty police drama in the tradition of The French Connection and Serpico. Jason Patric (Rush, Your Friends & Neighbors) plays Nick Tellis, a former undercover cop with an accidental death on his conscience, which may be why he's agreed to partner with Henry Oak (Ray Liotta), a lieutenant determined to track down the killers of his former partner. This could all be rote, but the grit sticks: writer-director Joe Carnahan takes a huge leap forward from his Tarentino-wannabe first film, Blood, Guts, Bullets & Octane. The entire cast is excellent; Patric and Liotta give rich, textured performances that make their respective obsessions vivid and sad. Narc could use more of the dark humor that occasionally bursts out, but the movie's drive and energy make it more than a bleak tale of good intentions gone bad. --Bret Fetzer

Description

NARC tells the story of suspended undercover narcotics officer, Nick Tellis (Patric), who is reluctantly drawn back onto the force to find the truth behind the murder of a young police officer killed in the line of duty. He is teamed with Henry Oak (Liotta), the slain officer's partner, a rogue cop who will stop at nothing to avenge his friend's death. As Tellis and Oak unravel the case, the dark underbelly of the narcotics world reveals itself in surprising ways that are more twisted than either officer has ever seen before -- and the mystery threatens to destroy them both.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome movie!.......2007-06-10

This movie is incredible. It is about a narcotics officer who is murdered, and the investigation that follows. The way it is shot is very gritty and raw. All around a great flick

One of the Best and Grittiest Crime Dramas in Years.......2007-01-10

Jason Patric and Ray Liotta pull out all the stops in this intense and action-packed, high end crime drama. Teaming up to find the killers of a fellow officer, these detectives move forward with voracious appetites for justice at any cost. But even then, not everything is what it seems leaving one detective to question the motives of the other. Do not miss this honest, bare-knuckled urban tale.

Joe Carnahan does an amazing job .......2006-12-04

To hell with Training Day, Copland, SWAT, or any other crappy (but more popular) cop movies. This one is brilliant.
The director(Joe Carnahan) takes a much different approach to filmmaking than I've seen. Here's what I mean-
Opening scene, theres a foot chase through the neighborhood. No steady-cam shot with perfect balancing, lighting, crisp images. The camera guy appears to be sprinting along with the chase. It is awkward, choppy, and off-center which really plays into the frantic mood of this scene. I loved it, very unique!
Another moment I remember, the two cops are investigating, asking people questions. It's filmed showing them both working with a full screen format, then goes to wide screen format, then dual split-screen, then finally a six screen depiction of the investigation. It looks so cool, big props to Joe C!
Another special thing about this movie is the casting. SO PERFECT. Jason Patrick and Ray Liotta couldn't have been replaced by anyone and even came close. Speaking of them two, you just won't see better acting performances than in this film. Seriously. Can you say Oscar snub?
The story itself moves with passion and rich detail, I love the intensity.
Finally, someone said they didn't like the ending. PPPuulleeeease!!! I won't give it away, but the ending is Awesome with a capital A. It will blow you away like a political intern. Don't rent this movie, Narc is a must own. The ultimate sleeper flick!

Narc.......2006-11-11

Narc is a great movie. I think the acting is played out VERY good, and the storyline keeps you interested until the end.

Ray Liotta stands out the most acting wise to me. Jason Patric falls right behind doing also a great job in acting. The story kept me interested, you want to know the next move theyre going to make. This movie is based around criminals and the drug underworld. Liotta and Patric team up to find out who was really behind everything that went on around Calvess.

I highly recommend this movie, its entertaining and keeps up the action. There are quite a few twists in the movie, more towards the end so pay attention so you can see whats really going on.

Overall, I give this movie about a 4.5/5. I thought the ending could have been a little different since I don't think it really led anywhere. But check this movie out you wont be dissapointed.

A Sleeper Film Makes Good.......2006-11-01

This is a case of an independent film making good. The story goes that Tom Cruise read it, fell in love with, and threw his considerable resources behind a small film and director from Sacramento, California that noone had ever heard of. This film makes Training Day seem like a children's story, and is a must see addition to fans of films like Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and Boondock Saints. You're not a true film buff if you haven't seen this film.

Average customer rating:

Awesome movie!
One of the Best and Grittiest Crime Dramas in Years
Joe Carnahan does an amazing job
Narc
A Sleeper Film Makes Good

Narc
Starring: Dan Leis , Jason Patric , Lloyd Adams , Meagan Issa , and Lina Giornofelice
Director: Joe Carnahan
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00008YJDL
Release Date: 2003-06-17

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Customer Reviews:

Awesome movie!.......2007-06-10

This movie is incredible. It is about a narcotics officer who is murdered, and the investigation that follows. The way it is shot is very gritty and raw. All around a great flick

One of the Best and Grittiest Crime Dramas in Years.......2007-01-10

Joe Carnahan does an amazing job .......2006-12-04

Narc.......2006-11-11

A Sleeper Film Makes Good.......2006-11-01

Charlie Rose with John C. Reilly; Jason Patric (January 9, 2003)

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Charlie Rose with John C. Reilly; Jason Patric (January 9, 2003)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose, Inc.
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Description

Actor John C. Reilly discusses his performances in three of the year's major films, The Hours, Gangs of New York, and Chicago. Then, actor Jason Patric talks about his role in the film Narc, in which he plays an undercover narcotics detective.

Serpico / Internal Affairs / Narc (Triple Feature)

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Serpico / Internal Affairs / Narc (Triple Feature)
Starring: Serpico , Narc , and Internal Affairs
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Video
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Charlie Rose with Khurshid Kasuri; Ray Liotta (January 22, 2003)

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Charlie Rose with Khurshid Kasuri; Ray Liotta (January 22, 2003)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose, Inc.
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The foreign minister of Pakistan, Khurshid Kasuri, discusses policy towards Iraq, nuclear weapons, Osama bin Laden, and US-Pakistani relations. Also, actor Ray Liotta talks about his career and performance in the independent film, Narc.

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Behind the scenes featurette (not rated)
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ASIN: B000E8EVBC

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Ray Liotta and Willem Dafoe lead this all-star cast as two men from opposite worlds trying to come to terms with their troubled past. Liotta plays Lee Ray Oliver, a violent sociopath who is granted a second chance at life when Dr. Copeland (Dafoe), a pioneering scientist offers him an experimental behavioral drug that promises to suppress his violent nature. When Lee Ray's newfound life begins, he is continually haunted by his murderous past. Searching for redemption, he falls in love with Theresa, his beautiful yet cautious co-worker played by Michelle Rodriguez. Life begins to take on a new meaning until the experimental drug starts triggering side effects and his criminal past comes back to life. Will he kill again? Or will he finally gain CONTROL?

Average customer rating:

Awesome movie!
One of the Best and Grittiest Crime Dramas in Years
Joe Carnahan does an amazing job
Narc
A Sleeper Film Makes Good

Narc [Region 2]
Starring: Dan Leis , Jason Patric , Lloyd Adams , Meagan Issa , and Lina Giornofelice
Director: Joe Carnahan
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Similar Items:

Rush (Widescreen Edition)
Dark Blue
Training Day
Identity
Heat

ASIN: B0000AGVQD

Amazon.com

Customer Reviews:

Awesome movie!.......2007-06-10

This movie is incredible. It is about a narcotics officer who is murdered, and the investigation that follows. The way it is shot is very gritty and raw. All around a great flick

One of the Best and Grittiest Crime Dramas in Years.......2007-01-10

Joe Carnahan does an amazing job .......2006-12-04

Narc.......2006-11-11

A Sleeper Film Makes Good.......2006-11-01

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