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This World, Then the Fireworks
This World, Then the Fireworks

This World, Then the Fireworks

July 11, 1997
1h 40m
Crime
Drama
Thriller
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
51/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder.

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Details

Director
Michael Oblowitz
Cast
Billy Zane, Gina Gershon, Sheryl Lee, Philip Locke, Elis Imboden, Christian Durango, Sloan Cobb, Roberta Hanley, Robert Pentz, Marianna Alacchi
Release Date
July 11, 1997
Production
Largo Entertainment, Muse Productions, Balzack's Shirt, Brad Wyman Productions

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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