Nightmare Alley

2021 • 150 minuts

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From visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes this noir-style psychological thriller starring Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett that's set against the dark backdrop of carnival life. When charismatic but down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle (Cooper) endears himself to clairvoyant Zeena(Toni Collette) and her has-been mentalist husband Pete (David Strathairn) at a traveling carnival, he crafts what seems to be a golden ticket to success. The more he uses his newly acquired knowledge to grift the wealthy elite of 1940s New York society, the more his ambition grows. Soon, with the virtuous Molly (Rooney Mara) loyally by his side, Stanton plots to con a dangerous tycoon (Richard Jenkins) with the aid of a mysterious psychiatrist (Blanchett), who might turn out to be his most formidable opponent yet. Also included in the all-star cast of NIGHTMARE ALLEY are Willem Dafoe, Ron Perlman and Mary Steenburgen. Master storyteller del Toro directed the taut thriller, which he co-wrote with Kim Morgan, based on the novel by William Lindsay Gresham.

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Probably the best, "real" film, you will see this year. This trailer is somewhat misleading in its portrayal of the film. It is not predominantly about a carnival freak that may be man or beast. Other trailers give a far better glimpse of what you will see. I cannot recommend this film highly enough. It is magnificent on so many levels. Cinematography, script, story, pacing, cast, acting. Buy it. Enjoy it and watch it again. It will have you thinking about it, long after you watch it.

A storyline that really pulls you in with excellent cinematography. Best film I've seen in years and definately watchable multiple times. "Of course it's only temporary, just until we get a real Geek".

What a waste of time and good actors in such a poor and boring film.