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Les hommes de main

Original title: Knockaround Guys
  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
25K
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Dennis Hopper, John Malkovich, Seth Green, Barry Pepper, and Vin Diesel in Les hommes de main (2001)
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The wannabe sons of mobsters go to a remote town in the Midwest, and get themselves into more trouble than anyone could anticipate.The wannabe sons of mobsters go to a remote town in the Midwest, and get themselves into more trouble than anyone could anticipate.The wannabe sons of mobsters go to a remote town in the Midwest, and get themselves into more trouble than anyone could anticipate.

  • Directors
    • Brian Koppelman
    • David Levien
  • Writers
    • Brian Koppelman
    • David Levien
  • Stars
    • Barry Pepper
    • Vin Diesel
    • Seth Green
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Brian Koppelman
      • David Levien
    • Writers
      • Brian Koppelman
      • David Levien
    • Stars
      • Barry Pepper
      • Vin Diesel
      • Seth Green
    • 153User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 30Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Barry Pepper
    Barry Pepper
    • Matty Demaret
    Vin Diesel
    Vin Diesel
    • Taylor Reese
    Seth Green
    Seth Green
    • Johnny Marbles
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Benny Chains
    Andy Davoli
    Andy Davoli
    • Chris Scarpa
    • (as Andrew Davoli)
    John Malkovich
    John Malkovich
    • Teddy Deserve
    Arthur J. Nascarella
    Arthur J. Nascarella
    • Billy Clueless
    • (as Arthur Nascarella)
    Tom Noonan
    Tom Noonan
    • Sheriff Decker
    Nicholas Pasco
    • Freddy the Watch
    Shawn Doyle
    Shawn Doyle
    • Deputy Ward
    Kevin Gage
    Kevin Gage
    • Brucker
    Andrew Francis
    Andrew Francis
    • Matty at 13
    John Liddle
    John Liddle
    • Heslep the Barkeep
    Kris Lemche
    Kris Lemche
    • Decker
    Dov Tiefenbach
    Dov Tiefenbach
    • Teeze
    Catherine Fitch
    Catherine Fitch
    • Louise
    Ceciley Jenkins
    Ceciley Jenkins
    • Claire the Waitress
    Jennifer Baxter
    Jennifer Baxter
    • Terri the Waitress
    • Directors
      • Brian Koppelman
      • David Levien
    • Writers
      • Brian Koppelman
      • David Levien
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    User reviews153

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    6supertom-3

    Better than expected, underrated!

    With the negative response from critics for this movie I was concerned that this would be rubbish, especially when it was released straight to video in my country (UK). As a Diesel fan I had high expectations for this film but was aware he had a supporting part.

    However I was actually pleasantly surprised that the film was actually fairly enjoyable. The story is basic, about a mobsters son (Barry Pepper) who has grown up disparaged by the life of crime his family are involved in, but in his adults days he is unable to get the sort of legit career he wants, as a sports agent, because no-one will hire him for the simple reason that he is related to Dennis Hoppers character. Anyway he resigns himself to the fact that he can't go legit and that working for his dad is the way forward, but since his father only has enough faith in him to pick up his sandwiches, Matty is frustrated and begs his father to give him some more responsibility, he gets support here from his uncle Teddy played by John Malkovich. He gets his responsibility of course but things go awry, by fault of Matt's friend Marbles played by Seth Green. Half a million pounds has now gone missing in a small town, with some fairly clichéd hicks. Matty takes two of his friends over to assist Marbles in getting the money back, and on ensures a tale of deception and murder, with dirty cops, double dealing mobsters, and unwelcoming locals.

    It's a fairly simple film that is nicely placed and very well acted. There are comical moments and some moments of character depth, particularly with central character Matty. There are really any surprises in this flick but it is on the most part entertaining. Barry Pepper is very good in the central role as is Vin Diesel as his best friend Taylor, who offers support and advice as well as muscle when it's needed. John Malkovich and Dennis Hopper are good in their small roles although they are cruising really but it is Tom Noonan who steals the show in a delightfully seedy role as the bent small town sheriff Decker.

    All in all this is worth a rental, if you're a fan of Diesel like me you'll appreciate his performance in a role that has more depth to it than XXX. 6/10
    siciliangirl_02

    Watch Your Back

    Patience is the key element in watching a mafia movie. "Knockaround Guys" didn't require any patience for me, and I was hooked at the first scene. This movie gives a formal description of friend and enemy. Who exactly is the real "bad guy" in a mafia movie? In most mafia movies it is quite obvious who the bad guy is, but this one will keep the viewer guessing. Berry Pepper plays the son of a well-known gangster. He, however, does not want to follow in the footsteps of his father. Peppers character's name is Matty Demaret, and he wants to be a sports caster. He has no luck finding a job because people know of his father's past. So, after a bombing interview , Matty decides that working for his father may be the only way for him to make a living, but Matty's father and uncle beg to differ. They believe Matty doesn't have what it takes to be in the mafia. After he convinces his father that he's got what it takes, his father gives him a job. Matty tells his father that he and his friend Johnny Marbles (Seth Green) will go out on their mission to collect money. Marbles flies planes, so he will be able to fly to collect the money. He was given strict orders to come straight back to Matty with the cash, but Marbles gets side tracked. He stops to get gas at a small airport, and leaves the bag unattended. The bag ends up getting into the hands of the sheriff, and he wants to keep the money for himself. Matty then calls his other two friends in to help. Chris Scarpa (Andrew Davoli)who is a sweet talking mob wanna be, and Taylor Reese (Vin Diesel) is the only one is the whole movie who actually looked and acted like a real gangster. The four boys travel to a small town in hopes of finding the money. Matty knows that if he doesn't get that money back, his father will be dead, and he will be a failure. This movie makes the viewer not want to take their eyes off the screen. I was very surprised at who was the real bad guy behind the plot. I think that anyone who watches this movie will be shocked at all the twist and turns. I would recommend this movie to anyone, because it was very easy to follow. I enjoyed this film.
    mgressma

    The worst movie of the century.

    I can't believe how bad this movie is. The script is laughable.

    All I can say about the performances is, the post office must have been busy when it was made, because it looks to me like the actors just mailed them in. My guess is, John Malkovich couldn't decide whether to play it like "The Godfather" or "Johnny Dangerously." His performance leans more towards Johnny Dangerously. Seth Green is the best of the lot. I was going to put in some info about the unoriginal, uninteresting, ending, but I won't. If you go see this movie, rest assured, the ending dones eventually arrive.
    Mimms

    Why I loved this movie...

    Knockaround Guys was a great movie. I went with a group of girlfriends expecting to drool over the handsome eye-candy, but I was amazed at how I paid more attention to the storyline than I did at the physical attributes of the cast...and as a female attending a mob-movie--that's not an easy task (at least, to some people!)

    Did anyone really expect it to be some great epic movie? Seriously, the storyline was different, the actors were believable, and considering this movie was released over a year later than expected, it was awesome to see such a great cast put together. Barry Pepper carried this movie so well, and he did an absolutely fabulous job playing Matty. I am looking forward to his upcoming roles. Pre-XXX Vin D was perfectly suited for the role, and his performance, I think, was excellent. The movie wasn't about flashing big muscles as everyone keeps pointing out. Yes, it had something to do with the role, but it wasn't highlighted in a 'gratuitous' fashion like those pretty-faced female Bond-girls.

    I really enjoyed this movie...but it's not going to change your life. It wasn't meant to. This film was an interesting twist from the usual mob-movies we've seen in the past. I highly recommend it.
    Special-K88

    below average story benefits from good casting

    Born the son of a powerful, fearsome Brooklyn crime boss, wannabe mobster Pepper recruits low-rent pals Diesel, Green, and Davoli to make a routine delivery, impress his old man, then finally go into business with him. Unfortunately for the young man and his pals, they get stuck in a bleak little Montana town where violence, mayhem, and every other thing that can go wrong eventually does. It's no Goodfellas, but this watchable, well-crafted little mob story is easy to take, and goes a long way on its appealing cast and dark, profane sense of humor. The only major let down is the story which, while interesting, lacks momentum and builds toward a familiar conclusion. A not bad showing from the film's young and old cast alike, especially Pepper and Diesel. **½

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    • Trivia
      When Seth Green is in the plane drinking coffee, you see him wince a little - not because the coffee is hot - but because Vin Diesel had put his cigarette out in the coffee, prior to the filming of that scene.
    • Goofs
      Teddy tosses young Matty a dime and tells him to make a call. Local Payphone calls were 25 cents in 1987.
    • Quotes

      Taylor: 500 fights, that's the number I figured when I was a kid. 500 street fights and you could consider yourself a legitimate tough guy. You need them for experience. To develop leather skin. So I got started. Of course along the way you stop thinking about being tough and all that. It stops being the point. You get past the silliness of it all. But then, after, you realize that's what you are.

    • Alternate versions
      An alternate ending was shot after test audiences disliked the original one.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Vin Diesel Moments (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
      Written by Marvin Gaye and James Nyx

      Performed by Marvin Gaye

      Courtesy of Motown Record Company, L.P.

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 2003 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Knockaround Guys
    • Filming locations
      • Glendive, Montana, USA(shooting range)
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Lawrence Bender Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,715,637
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,016,852
      • Oct 13, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,806,614
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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