The Yards

The Yards - In the backyard of power is an American film drama directed by James Gray from the year 2000.

Action

The cars of the New York subway to wait at a plant in Queens. The contracts are awarded in a system of corruption, in which Frank Olchin pulling the strings. Sometimes the works of the competitors will be sabotaged.

Leo Handler sat innocently in prison. After his release, he worked for Olchin who married his aunt Kitty. Willie Gutierrez helps him.

Handler is the murder of an employee of the subway and the assault of a police officer suspects, though he did not. He flees and fights against the corruption network.

Reviews

  • G. Allen Johnson praised the San Francisco Examiner, the performances of the actors. ( www.metacritic.com )
  • Michael Wilmington in the Chicago Tribune wrote that the film is a rare and successful thriller with real characters and a credible background.
  • Desson Howe wrote in the Washington Post that the director had lost the fight against the stupid script. The film acts like the pilot episode of a TV series. Howe praised the representations of Ellen Burstyn and Faye Dunaway but criticized the fact that they would only play supporting roles. ( Full review )

Awards

  • National Board of Review Award for Joaquin Phoenix in 2000
  • Nominated for the Palme d'Or for James Gray in 2000
  • Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Joaquin Phoenix in 2001

Comments

The film was shot in New York City and in New Jersey in the spring / summer of 1998. Its production cost about $ 20 million. He played in the U.S. cinemas a $ 0.9 million.

2000 in film James Gray (film director) Screenplay Matt Reeves Paul Webster (producer) Nick Wechsler (film producer) Bob Weinstein Harvey Weinstein Film score Howard Shore Harris Savides Palme d'Or Critics' Choice Movie Award Two Lovers (2008 film)
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