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Crime Foreign Thriller
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20th Century 90s
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Nine Queens, 2000

Starring: Gaston Pauls, Ricardo Darin

Directed by: Fabian Bielinsky

Written by: Fabian Bielinsky

Language: Spanish

Country: Argentina

Runtime: 114 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:7.8

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The mood of Nine Queens is cynical, clever, and tense. The plot centers around forgery, cons and scams, and partners. It is a foreign, crime, and thriller movie. Stylistically, Nine Queens involves twists and turns. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in an urban environment. Nine Queens is set in Argentina. It happens in the 1990s. The movie is known for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Nine Queens is especially suggested for a boys' night. Note that it includes profanity.

Summary of Nine Queens

Fabian Bielinsky's directorial debut is an electrifying crime thriller that deserves to join the ranks as a classic of the genre--along with David Mamet's HOUSE OF GAMES and Bryan Singer's THE USUAL SUSPECTS. Set in a Buenos Aires that is on the verge of economic collapse, the film tells the story of Juan (Gaston Pauls), a con artist with a conscience. Trying to round up enough money to pay off his incarcerated father's debts, Juan stumbles into fellow swindler Marcos (Ricardo Darin), a far more confident, experienced criminal. When Marcos offers Juan the chance to team up for the day, his initial apprehension succumbs to the pressure of helping his father, and he agrees to the partnership. After a few minor cons, the pair unknowingly stumbles into a potentially lucrative score involving a wealthy businessman, Gandolfo, and a forged set of rare stamps, The Nine Queens. As new characters are introduced and the plot becomes more convoluted, it becomes unclear--to the audience, as well as Juan and Marcos--just who is conning whom. Bielinsky's debut feature is a magnetic, ingenious puzzle that features flawless performances by Darin and Pauls, in addition to the stellar supporting cast.

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Language:	Spanish
Country:	Argentina
Release date:	2 September 2001
Runtime:	114 min

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Gaston Pauls

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Ricardo Darin

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Variety

A seductively structured and superbly acted suspenser that breathtakingly piles swindle upon scam without giving away the game until the very end. Full Review

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by: Todd McCarthy

Chicago Tribune

Two suggestions as you watch it: Never take anything for granted, and keep your hand on your wallet as you leave the theater. Full Review

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by: Michael Wilmington

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