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The Lookout

2007
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 39m
This intelligent crime drama is centered around Chris (Gordon-Levitt), a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank when he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist. (Miramax Films)
Directed by:
Scott Frank Scott Frank
Written by:
Scott Frank Scott Frank
Starring:
Jeff Daniels Jeff Daniels Alex Borstein Alex Borstein Carla Gugino Carla Gugino Matthew Goode Matthew Goode Bruce McGill Bruce McGill Janaya Stephens Joseph Gordon-Levitt Joseph Gordon-Levitt Alberta Watson Alberta Watson Isla Fisher Isla Fisher Martin Roach Martin Roach Laura Vandervoort Laura Vandervoort
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Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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The Lookout

2007
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 39m
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eveeluneveelun
Rated 14 Apr 2007
62
25th
Gordon-Levitt is an interesting and impressive actor, and he's very good in this. Jeff Daniels adds some pleasant comic relief, but other than those two I didn't find this to be all that great. The story is pretty basic and predictable, the rest of the characters are cardboard cutouts, and it's not particularly memorable in any other respect besides the two performances. Though it could have been far worse, it's mostly pretty mediocre.
Rated 14 Apr 2007
evranaevrana
Rated 29 Oct 2017
89
90th
I think that it is a rather overlooked gem. It starts pretty low-key, but then it turns into an intricate but rather free flowing story. The acting is top-notch (special mention to Goode for Gary's naturally menacing bodylanguage). I liked the Checkocian construction of the story and planning with respect to your know weaknesses is a nice story touch. The music is used in a subtle but a highly effective way. Also distant but deep look into the lives of people with disabilities is right on money.
Rated 29 Oct 2017
naurunauru
Rated 21 Jul 2011
63
61st
Gordon-Levitt carries this film on his back and mostly does a good job with it. However the supporting cast lacks any significant development, to the point that is unclear what several characters' motivations are for participating in such an extreme action (particularly the girl who hooks up with Gordon-Levitt). It's an engaging film overall and worth watching, though could have been better if the pace had been a bit slower, and secondary characters were developed more thoroughly.
Rated 21 Jul 2011
paxtonPaxton
Rated 23 Nov 2013
68
55th
Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a slightly slow person. Jeff Daniels plays a blind guy. And once again, Isla Fisher plays a slutty Amy Adams.
Rated 23 Nov 2013
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 02 Apr 2007
86
92nd
A well cast heist movie with a little twist, and plenty of tension. The characters are all interesting, and Jeff Daniels in particular shines as Levitt's blind roommate Lewis. The villains for the most part don't have a ton of depth to them, but Matthew Goode is excellent. For a directorial debut, this is a very impressive effort, and it's shocking that Frank hasn't done another film since.
Rated 02 Apr 2007
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 07 Jul 2007
9
90th
(after repeat viewings) Levitt, Goode and Daniels are at the top of their game and even when the film starts to show signs of weakness, it picks itself right up thanks to its excellent script and memorable cast, all of whom lend their characters an air of utmost sincerity. Love this film!
Rated 07 Jul 2007
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 29 May 2008
89
96th
joseph gordon-levitt has made some very good decisions since 3rd rock from the sun has ended, that said this has a riviting story and some very good characters.
Rated 29 May 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 02 Feb 2008
62
29th
There's nothing remotely memorable about The Lookout. It's an hour and a half long and I watched it a day ago and I maybe remember two things that happened in it. Some of the shots were well executed, and Gordon-Levitt, as usual, is good, but the movie in and of itself is forgettable at best and is hard to recommend because of it. It's like Memento but a lot worse, so seriously think twice about checking out The Lookout.
Rated 02 Feb 2008
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 12 Jan 2010
80
61st
Usually when a good actor plays someone slow or retarded in a movie it means one of two things: the film is going to be laughably (unintentionally) bad, or it's going to draw Oscar nominations like flies on shit. The Lookout does neither, thankfully, and once the film gets going, it plays out like a slow-motion trainwreck (I mean that in a good way) that keeps you glued to your seat.
Rated 12 Jan 2010
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 23 Aug 2007
68
54th
I really like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and he was good in this (so was Jeff Daniels). I feel like this definitely could have been better though. All the stuff with Isla fisher and Chris' ex girlfriend didn't really end up going anywhere, and the bad guys didn't really get developed at all. Still, it's a good movie, and worth checking out for Gordon-Levitt.
Rated 23 Aug 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 04 Mar 2010
6
70th
A really solid and taut little thriller ably carried by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who I think is arguably the best actor of his generation post-Heath Ledger.
Rated 04 Mar 2010
quickyQuicky
Rated 15 Jan 2009
49
22nd
Pretty standard flick. I've seen films much more interesting about heists or memory loss. While it was entertaining, Jeff Daniels was the only actor putting down a good performance. Furthemore the screenplay was mediocre at best, being very predictable at times.
Rated 15 Jan 2009
forehead1forehead1
Rated 10 Aug 2015
40
26th
I'm no doctor but I reckon that if you're suffering from such a wide-ranging and random variety of symptoms following head injuries from a car crash YOU caused, you probably shouldn't be reissued a driving license. And it's this type of paradox - along with the fact you're supposed to be rooting for a lead you're never given a reason to like - that costs The Lookout. The cast are decent and the story fluid, but having seen many similar thrillers before this one just isn't quite worth the time.
Rated 10 Aug 2015
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 12 Aug 2009
90
38th
There's a couple of interesting characters here, but this isn't very good. The romance subplot is especially cringeworthy.
Rated 12 Aug 2009
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 31 Dec 2009
91
86th
Gordon-Levitt keeps the authenticity of the story real, perhaps one of the finest individual performances I have seen. The story line made sense and played out, but not with the always ever so looming happy ending. It resolves, and you can feel happy for the characters as it ends. The thing is there issues these characters are facing wont go away, they just learn to face them in the end, and that is really all anyone can do in life. Honestly this film will surprise you with how good it is.
Rated 31 Dec 2009
thmertensth_mertens
Rated 05 May 2008
66
40th
Even with the possible interesting characters I wasn't really sucked into the story. The first part of the movie does illustrates all the tiny problems of getting your life back on track after an accident, but this is in contrast to the heist itself and the cliché characters not enough to shift the entire film to a respectable level.
Rated 05 May 2008
owen1218owen1218
Rated 14 Sep 2007
60
28th
I liked the pacing and the acting on the part of Gordon-Levitt and Daniels. But outside of that this doesn't have much going for it.
Rated 14 Sep 2007
shsternshstern
Rated 11 Mar 2008
50
31st
i had high hopes for this movie but its was just average
Rated 11 Mar 2008
citizenxCitizenX
Rated 14 Jan 2009
55
52nd
weird thing, wasnt a bad movie but still felt like a waste of time
Rated 14 Jan 2009
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 09 Aug 2023
64
26th
Despite a good cast and intriguing premise, this never finds its footing, not helped by the pull-the-rug-out right turn the story takes in the second act. There’s just not enough depth or interest to the characters to make this wobbly genre mash-up work, leaving the actors to mine what they can: Goode is a wonderfully sinister antagonist; Daniels and Fisher have a great informal interrogation scene, but it’s a pity this dynamic never goes anywhere (like many of the film's plot points proper).
Rated 09 Aug 2023
gsbgsb
Rated 09 Dec 2023
50
17th
Generic.
Rated 09 Dec 2023
marstonMarston
Rated 11 Sep 2011
70
52nd
Lack of a proper story kills this, although the acting was done quite well.
Rated 11 Sep 2011
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 23 Jun 2021
55
30th
pretty straightforward, conventional crime drama.
Rated 23 Jun 2021
mohkoMohko
Rated 13 Dec 2007
60
45th
Half drama, half thriller. Unfortunately the thriller half ain't that good. Also the story leaves a bit too much loose ends.
Rated 13 Dec 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 19 Aug 2009
75
44th
Underdeveloped but still quite good. Gordon-Levitt takes a character who wouldn't be all that sympathetic and makes you care about his messy life, as the film blends personal drama and crime thriller.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
lawrencelawrence
Rated 09 Jun 2009
95
53rd
Fine.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
andertonanderton
Rated 08 Dec 2007
50
34th
whatever
Rated 08 Dec 2007
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
42
13th
Pretty standard flick. I've seen films much more interesting about heists or memory loss. While it was entertaining, Jeff Daniels was the only actor putting down a good performance. Furthemore the screenplay was mediocre at best, being very predictable at times.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 23 Oct 2012
47
64th
For a long while this one is intriguing and promising, with strength in its characters and cast more than the plot; unfortunately it gets weaker towards the end. *Preview*: #12#, exp-4*, reviews, story, cast, R2.
Rated 23 Oct 2012
braddad68braddad68
Rated 14 Aug 2012
90
52nd
Original, well-acted, interesting characters and a great thriller.
Rated 14 Aug 2012
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 29 Jan 2014
80
42nd
Gordon-Levitt and Daniels help sustain the interest of this routine crime film. And Carla Gugino is beautiful, as always.
Rated 29 Jan 2014
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 19 Jan 2008
74
63rd
The Lookout boasts note-worthy performances from Gordon-Levitt and Mr. Jeff Daniels, but the plot seems less engaging than it wants to be, especially the condition of Levitt's character - a low-rent spawn of Guy Pearce's condition in "Memento." Here's it's not as effective, but the film keeps everything pretty low-key and it moves along at a steady pace so it's an easy recommendation.
Rated 19 Jan 2008
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 07 May 2013
55
45th
The central conceit for this is really interesting. Odd genre mash-up though.
Rated 07 May 2013
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 30 Mar 2009
88
63rd
Pretty decent crime flick.......worth a look for sure.
Rated 30 Mar 2009
lynchmidgetLynchMidget
Rated 14 Jul 2008
70
55th
This movie is decent, but Joseph Gordon-Levitt brings it to another level.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
ferstardustferstardust
Rated 21 Sep 2014
65
32nd
bacaninha, nada inovador, atuação do gordon-lewitt salva.
Rated 21 Sep 2014
noisebloomnoisebloom
Rated 22 Jan 2021
81
42nd
The Lookout is a rather riveting heist film that promises psychological intrigue but delivers moreso a story about overcoming obstacles and one's own self.
Rated 22 Jan 2021
filliganFilligan
Rated 23 May 2012
68
17th
Scott Frank does a good job juggling around some complicated themes, but I think the screenplay peaks during the rising action. After that he makes some... strange choices. The resolution works well, but the actual ending leaves a bad aftertaste. I really like Joseph Gordon-Levitt - I think he's a great actor (and isn't bad on the eyes) - but even he couldn't keep the dialogue sounding natural at times. Jeff Daniels does a great job here too.
Rated 23 May 2012
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 21 Jun 2011
78
69th
An engaging, if not very subtle story. Gordon-Levitt carries the piece admirably whilst surrounded by an array of increasingly unbelievable characters. But it's well shot and directed, and whilst the ending is telegraphed it's still a satisfying conclusion.
Rated 21 Jun 2011
gabba2k7gabba2k7
Rated 22 Aug 2018
82
44th
as a drama it is probably ok, but i expected more heist oriented movie so i feel dissapointed ;]
Rated 22 Aug 2018
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 15 Feb 2022
78
72nd
Causedcarcrashcuzfireflies+braininjury+gfsurvivedtoo-2friendsdied+Islafromhsbangs+hisgfmustadiedlol+copfriendsees-shootseader-shadeskillscop+rememberhitogf-fakeleg+killsthem+ithinkIslalefttownearlier
Rated 15 Feb 2022
doctor7doctor7
Rated 08 Apr 2007
73
57th
I don't really know what I was expecting from this film. I do feel like I was expecting it to be better. Jeff Daniels and Joseph-Gordon-Levitt are both fantastic in this. The story is very good and the dialogue is excellent. With that said I thought the style of the film should've reflected Chris' mental state a bit more. As well you don't find out much about all the bank robbers. Still it's a good film and worth seeing.
Rated 08 Apr 2007
glm01glm01
Rated 20 Apr 2014
79
61st
79.000
Rated 20 Apr 2014
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 08 Sep 2008
80
76th
Gordon-Levitt's second foray into neo-noir in as many years doesn't score as huge as Brick, but it's still a very well-acted and efficient crime drama. Scott Frank, the man responsible for scripting just about every good Elmore Leonard adaptation out there, knows his way around the genre, and his directorial debut pulses with real danger and suspense. The story could be a bit more well-developed, but Frank keeps things simple and the result is satisfying, if predictable. Worth a look.
Rated 08 Sep 2008
cambelcambel
Rated 26 Jan 2008
78
71st
Just a little overrated maybe, but in his drecting debut Mr. Frank manages quite well I think.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
mrarnmrarn
Rated 23 Jan 2024
57
74th
"The Lookout" is a gentler version of "Memento," it held my attention, culminating in a satisfying conclusion that justifies the journey. While it's not a film I'd watch again, it was definitely worth the initial viewing.
Rated 23 Jan 2024
beneBene
Rated 16 Jul 2021
70
44th
Grewt cast and performances, bu don't go into the movie expecting anything than a decent standard thriller.
Rated 16 Jul 2021
darianpDarianp
Rated 22 Sep 2008
92
67th
strong story, strong performances, well written
Rated 22 Sep 2008
jamesdepaolojamesdepaolo
Rated 16 Jun 2010
80
67th
this is a great crime drama..it has so many twists and turns..and the ending came too quickly was hoping for at least 15 more mins...
Rated 16 Jun 2010
pierre_Pierre_
Rated 08 Mar 2010
45
11th
Not impressed. Nothing really new. Nothing surprising.
Rated 08 Mar 2010
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 13 Aug 2009
60
37th
Gordon-Levitt is fantastic, but the film overall, is nothing beyond ordinary.
Rated 13 Aug 2009
ryanfbryanfb
Rated 02 Apr 2008
3
45th
Jeff Daniels is good here, but overall the film is more generic than I was expecting from the praise.
Rated 02 Apr 2008
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 21 Oct 2010
25
61st
"The Lookout becomes something of a standard-issue, sub-Elmore Leonard caper in which double-crosses and inconvenient surprises lead to murder." - Nick Schager
Rated 21 Oct 2010
janusjanus
Rated 07 Apr 2015
50
19th
Maybe a film about this character recovering from his accident and dealing with his guilt would have been alright. It feels cheap just to funnel all that into an excuse for him to help rob a bank. And while this isn't the film's fault, that Levitt's character's name is "Chris Pratt" unfortunately never really stops being funny.
Rated 07 Apr 2015
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 19 Apr 2007
60
62nd
Not bad.
Rated 19 Apr 2007
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Dec 2011
79
77th
It is unfortunate that this movie didn't do well at the box office because it is really good. Joseph Gordon-Levitt has a bright future ahead of him. Jeff Daniels is also very good in this movie.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 01 Aug 2013
50
23rd
Entertainment: 3 of 4. Spirituality / Opens the Heart: 1 of 3. Sustainability / Social Justice: 1 of 3..... my wife and I are fans of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and he did great in this movie. Also, the soundtrack is really well-aligned with the movie.
Rated 01 Aug 2013
glmglm
Rated 05 May 2011
79
63rd
78.750
Rated 05 May 2011
lavos222lavos222
Rated 16 Feb 2008
82
57th
Joseph Gordon-Levitt keeps picking awesome projects. Well structured heist movie with more emphasis on character than heisting. Every actor gives an excellent performance.
Rated 16 Feb 2008
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 18 Nov 2008
71
79th
good movie
Rated 18 Nov 2008
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 13 Aug 2013
92
70th
This was a pretty good movie, The Lookout had decent camerawork and cinematogrsphy. Pretty unforgetable story thanks to Joseph Gordon-Levitt picking another inocent-boy role. Deffinently worth watching. Great characters too.
Rated 13 Aug 2013
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 26 Oct 2007
75
77th
+ highly recommended :: Easily one of the slowest movies I've seen in recent years. (The Good Shepard is the only other one that comes to mind.) The climax really works if you can slow yourself down enough to let this movie play out. don't give up on it.
Rated 26 Oct 2007
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 17 Feb 2012
88
80th
It might be predictable at times, but all in all it's charming and complicated neo-noir.
Rated 17 Feb 2012
mcjohnsonMcJohnson
Rated 07 Mar 2017
75
23rd
Like Memento, but on tranquillizers and the right way round. Tries to be "smart", ends up dragging and making vastly underwhelming use of the talent to hand.
Rated 07 Mar 2017
nuotionuotio
Rated 14 Mar 2016
58
60th
Perfectly acceptable neo-noir from Scott Frank, who is better known as a writer of e.g. Out of Sight. This one isn't on that level, but it's a solid directing debut which seems to borrow from e.g. Memento, Fargo and Odds Against Tomorrow. It has some nice scenes and an interesting cast with Gordon-Levitt and Goode early in their film careers, and Daniels before his resurgence due to TV's Newsroom. The ending is very abrupt and feels like a compromise/easy way out considering previous actions.
Rated 14 Mar 2016
dustydDustyd
Rated 17 Sep 2007
60
39th
not bad, but too familiar
Rated 17 Sep 2007
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 12 Jun 2020
54
60th
Seen: 2. Plenty to like, but plenty to shake my head at. There is a struggle to be a better person in all of us.
Rated 12 Jun 2020
jazzalohaJazzaloha
Rated 27 Nov 2009
70
68th
The solidly written, "small" picture deserves a bit more attention. the casting is also very good.
Rated 27 Nov 2009
chakravochakravo
Rated 14 Dec 2007
70
37th
Worth it for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who is not only an amazing talent but so hot it should be illegal.
Rated 14 Dec 2007

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