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 NARC
In
homage to such classic films as "The French Connection"
and "Serpico," writer/director Joe Carnahan's "Narc"
explores the dark underbelly of the drug world
Review by David Bruce |
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CREDITS
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 Directed
by Joe Carnahan
Written by Joe Carnahan
Dan Leis .... Elvin Dowd
Jason Patric .... Nick Tellis
Lloyd Adams .... Walter Dandridge
Lina Felice .... Jeanine Mueller
Alan C. Peterson .... Freeman Franks
Karen Robinson .... Liz Detmer
Chi McBride .... Captain Cheevers
Booth Savage .... Cecil Mitchum
Alan Van Sprang .... Michael Calvess
rest of cast listed alphabetically
Bishop .... Eugene 'Deacon' Sheps
Krista Bridges .... Audrey Tellis
Richard Chevolleau .... Latroy Steeds
Donna Croce .... Oak's Wife
Tony De Santis .... Medical Examiner Art Harlan
Carson Durven .... Leonard 'Leo Lee' Leflore
Stacey Farber .... Young Kathryn
Produced by
Peter Block .... executive producer
Tom Cruise .... executive producer
Andy Emilio .... co-executive producer
Randall Emmett .... executive producer
George Furla .... executive producer
Carol Gilson .... Co-executive producer
David Glasser .... executive producer
Michael Z. Gordon .... executive producer
Michelle Grace .... producer
Michael S. Grayson .... Co-executive producer
Tony Grazia .... line producer
Brian R. Keathley .... Co-executive producer
Seth J. Kittay .... associate producer
Ray Liotta .... producer
Stephen Montgomery .... associate producer
Diane Nabatoff .... producer
Julius R. Nasso .... producer
Adam M. Stone .... executive producer
Paula Wagner .... executive producer
Jeff G. Waxman .... executive producer
Original Music by Cliff Martinez
Cinematography by Alex Nepomniaschy
Film Editing by John Gilroy
Casting by Felicia Fasano, Mary Vernieu and Claire Walker
Production Design by Taavo Soodor
Art Direction by Greg Beale
Costume Design by Gersha Phillips
MPAA:
Rated R for strong brutal violence, drug content and pervasive
language.
Runtime: 102 min / USA:105 min (Sundance Film Festival)
For rating reasons, go to FILMRATINGS.COM,
and MPAA.ORG.
Parents, please refer to PARENTALGUIDE.ORG
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TRAILERS
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CD
SOUNDTRACK
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Narc (Score)
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POSTER
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No
available poster January 8, 2003
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SYNOPSIS
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 In
homage to such classic films as "The French Connection"
and "Serpico," writer/director Joe Carnahan's "Narc"
explores the dark underbelly of the drug world with a compelling story
about the intense psyche behind those individuals called "narcs,"
undercover officers who put themselves on the front lines of the war
against drugs. Chipping away at the number of dealers on the streets,
these brave men and women leave their loved ones behind each day as
they throw themselves into the brutal world of drug abuse for one
purpose only…to end it.
 "Narc"
tells the story of suspended undercover narcotics officer, Nick
Tellis (Jason 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 (Ray 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 seen before…and
the mystery that slowly reveals itself threatens to destroy them
both.
Nominated
for the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival
in Utah and winner of the Special Prize Policier Award at the Cognac
Film Festival in France, "Narc" is written and directed
by an innovative new voice in filmmaking, Joe Carnahan ("Blood,
Guts, Bullets and Octane"). The film stars Jason Patric ("Your
Friends & Neighbors," "Rush") and Ray Liotta
("Hannibal," "Goodfellas").
An intense adrenaline rush from the first heart-stopping chase scene
to the stunning dramatic climax, this taut police thriller also
features rap artist Busta Rhymes ("Finding
Forrester," "Shaft") and Chi McBride ("Undercover
Brother").
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NARC
THE SPACE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL
Review By David Bruce
WebMaster, HollywoodJesus.com |
 THE
USE FAMILY AS SACRED
There is no overt spirituality in this film. Instead, it uses the
togetherness of family to convey a sense of life's meaning and purpose.
Connectedness (Nick Tellis) is the strongest virtue in this film,
and disconnectedness, self imposed alienation, (Henry Oak) is presented
as the very ground for evil and chaos to take root and grow. |
 INTIMACY
Few places are as intimate as the bathroom, and especially the shower.
The film uses such strong symbols to convey the depth of human connection
and feeling. I appreciated this skilled use of such symbolism and
cinematic artistry. |
 THE
SYMBOL OF WINTER
The starkness of winter (death in nature) is used in the final scene
dealing with the stark realities of truth and death. It also plays
a big part in symbolizing the isolation of Henry Oak, as pictured
here. Note the high contrast photography used here and in several
scenes throughout the film, which suggest an inner battle of soul
-a battle between darkness and light- (Henry's inner demons are many). |
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EVEN
IN THE TRAILER
The inner conflict between good and evil is Communicated even
in the trailer with some very effective high contrast title cards.
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 THE
EYES ARE HIDDEN IN THE SHADOW
In a very important conversation between the cop partners Nick Tellis
and Henry Oak, (pictured here) we notice that Henry's eyes never
come out of the shadow. The eyes are the "windows of the soul"
and Henry has lots to hide. |
 WINNING
THROUGH INTIMIDATION?
We have all known people who create their own realities by intimidating
others around them to conform to their way of being. In the end,
however, this movie shows the triumph of the the gentler spirit.
"A haughty spirit comes before the fall" -as the good
book says. Indeed, there is coming a day when evil will finally
give way to kindness and light and the wolf will lay down with the
lamb! |
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 THINGS
ARE NEVER AS THEY SEEM
There are several plot twists in this film in which we learn that
appearances and assumptions are sometimes wrong. The fact that truth
is found in the depth of the soul is underscored.
Both
Nick Tellis and Henry Oak, although different, have common connecting
points. Their characters remind us all of our own vulnerabilities.
"There's
a parallel between these guys," observes actor Ray Liotta.
"Both get too deeply into their jobs, too deeply into the drug
scene, and both start to become what they are chasing. Unfortunately
for Calvess, he doesn't come back; he ends up dead, and my character
becomes too deeply involved with the family he left behind. So,
while Oak may seem to be flying off the handle, there's a method
to his madness. There's a deep love that's fueling his intensity."
Truth
is in the soul. And no one is totally innocent or even guilty. I
am thankful that God, and only God, is the final judge of life in
all of its complexities, difficulties ..and, yes, joys.
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