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Soumission

Original title: Restraint
  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
6.6K
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Stephen Moyer, Travis Fimmel, and Teresa Palmer in Soumission (2008)
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A young couple on the run hole up in a country estate with a hostage in tow.A young couple on the run hole up in a country estate with a hostage in tow.A young couple on the run hole up in a country estate with a hostage in tow.

  • Director
    • David Denneen
  • Writer
    • Dave Warner
  • Stars
    • Travis Fimmel
    • Teresa Palmer
    • Stephen Moyer
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    6.6K
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    • Director
      • David Denneen
    • Writer
      • Dave Warner
    • Stars
      • Travis Fimmel
      • Teresa Palmer
      • Stephen Moyer
    • 41User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Travis Fimmel
    Travis Fimmel
    • Ron
    Teresa Palmer
    Teresa Palmer
    • Dale
    Stephen Moyer
    Stephen Moyer
    • Andrew
    Philip Holder
    • Sgt Paul Widdens
    Margie McCrae
    • Mrs. Wynott
    Peter Davies
    • Terry Gilmore
    Taylor Owynns
    • Angela - Antique Dealer
    Keith Robinson
    Keith Robinson
    • Mr. Middleton
    Nate Jones
    Nate Jones
    • Tim
    Alyssa McClelland
    Alyssa McClelland
    • Gabrielle
    Patrick Ward
    • Andrew's father
    Joanne Hunt
    Joanne Hunt
    • Constable Blainey
    • (as Josy Lee Hunt)
    Mike Willesee
    Mike Willesee
    • Sky News reader #1
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Sky News reader #2
    Fabio Nardo
    • Joey's dead body
    Rachel King
    • Lydia
    • (voice)
    • (as Rachael King)
    Deborah Woodley-Page
    • Mum
    • (voice)
    • (as Deb Woodley-Page)
    • Director
      • David Denneen
    • Writer
      • Dave Warner
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    andyshldn

    Another Austrailian movie with great acting and strong story

    I have been very impressed with the amount of quality movies coming out of Australia in the past 5 years. This movie holds true to the current pattern of Strong acting, keen direction and quality stories.

    This particular movie has been done before with the hot girl and 2 men fighting over a position of power over her. I was impressed on how the movie built momentum towards a interesting conclusion.

    The violence and sex were extremely well acted and served a purpose in establishing the nature of the 3 central characters. I think the director followed the formula to a tee and it paid off.

    I would highly recommend this film to fans of suspense and drama who don't mind a bit of the rough stuff.
    7richard_sleboe

    Wrapped in golden chains

    Fabulous-looking movie. Cinematographer Simon Duggan obviously has a soft spot for the slow, back-lit dance of smoke, dust, dirt, and fog. What he does with airy nothing and a little light would grace any big-budget movie and does wonders to set the mood for this elegant character drama: the way the helicopter's searchlight filters through the trees at night, the trail of gravel left by a speeding vintage Mercedes, the morning fog lifting in slow motion, and endless curls of cigarette smoke gracefully set the pace for most scenes. Without making a big fuss about it, director David Denneen has created a small world that feels old school and fresh at the same time. But "Restraint" is not only an elegant, but also a sexy movie, mostly thanks to newcomer Teresa Palmer. She plays Dale, a quick-witted girl torn between her murderous lover and his handsome hostage, as well as between her low-life self and the assumed identity of the hostage's fiancée. Strange as it may sound, there's real class in the way she parades naked in front of a guy duct-taped to the bathtub faucet. The plot requires the occasional leap of faith and doesn't get any more plausible as it unfolds, but the suspense rarely subsides and the ending is a gem. Make sure you see this on a big screen.
    Dethcharm

    Housebound...

    Ron (Travis Fimmel) and Dale (Teresa Palmer) are on the run from the law. Ron is a wee bit psychopathically homicidal, having already killed one man while having another stashed in the boot (trunk) of their car. Ron's your basic timebomb. Teresa is along for the ride.

    The deadly duo happen upon a secluded mansion that happens to be the abode of Andrew (Stephen Moyer), a prisoner of sorts, paralyzed by his crippling agoraphobia. The real drama begins when these three meet. Ron grows increasingly agitated while Andrew comes up with a plan that just might keep him alive.

    RESTRAINT is a refreshingly tricky thriller with loads of suspense, mystery, and some humor sprinkled throughout. The ending is surprising and satisfying.

    For anyone interested, Ms. Palmer is indeed occasionally naked in this film. The fact that she's hot enough to boil mercury only adds to the overall enjoyment...
    6claudio_carvalho

    Claustrophobic and Dark, but Too Long

    The smalltime criminal Ron (Travis Fimmel) has killed the boss of his girlfriend and striper Dale (Teresa Palmer) and they are escaping from the police. After killing a gas station attendant, Ron drives to the old manor of the agoraphobic Andrew (Stephen Moyer) in the middle of nowhere to swap the runaway car. When he notes that Andrew is a wealthy man, Ron decides to get money from Andrew to travel to Thailand. Andrew notes the resemblance of Dale with his fiancée Gabrielle that left him six months ago and proposes Dale to die her hair and go to the bank with two checks of US$ 20,000.00 pretending that she is Gabrielle. Along the days, Dale saves Andrew from the sadistic Ron, but the unstable killer is a jealous man and does not intend to leave Andrew alive.

    "Restraint" is a claustrophobic and dark low-budget movie and my remark is that it is too long. The cinematography is very beautiful and Stephen Moyer, the vampire Bill Compton from "True Blood", and Travis Fimmel have fine performances, but the hot Teresa Palmer steals the movie with her amoral character. My vote is six.

    Title (Brazil): "Aprisionados" ("Imprisoned")
    6chapsmack

    Holds your interest

    Well I must confess the only reason I picked this movie out was to see Stephen Moyer presented himself out of True Blood. Never heard of the movie before that. Oh, and the cover girl looked good...All in all, it's not that bad of a watch. Considering the number of characters in the entire movie it was certainly well made and keeps you engrossed till the end. Of course during the entire movie I was thinking I didn't realize Kristen Stewart was that hot until I realized later that it wasn't her, it was Teresa Palmer and she's smokin' if you get my drift. If not for Moyer and Fimmel, see this movie for Palmer, she certainly deserves more than a look! I'd give a 10/10 for her, but considering the meek storyline, I'll drop it by 4 notches.

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    • Trivia
      In preparation of her role as an ex-stripper, actress Teresa Palmer visited strip-clubs and working strippers in California, USA.
    • Goofs
      Andrew's car is a Mercedes 190SL Roadster. As it started a couple of times, its distinctively lolling idle speed sound is heard.

      In one scene, a person is unconscious in the same car with a garden hose leading exhaust fumes into the cabin. There is smoke all over, but the engine appears not to be running.
    • Quotes

      Dale: [as he avoids looking at her body] Grow up, Andy. So what's she like, this chick, huh? Does she talk like you?

      Andrew: [softly] I suppose so.

      Dale: You can look at me, Andy. Mm. You've never been to a strip club?

      Andrew: No, I haven't.

      Dale: So, how long has she been away?

      Andrew: Six months.

      Dale: You don't worry she's got her legs wrapped around some other guy by now?

      Andrew: No. She's not like that.

      Dale: Like what? Normal?

      Andrew: Like you.

      Dale: Let me tell you something, Andy. They're *all* like me.

    • Connections
      Featured in Restraint: Behind the Scenes (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Voodoo Lover
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Emma Pask and Unity Hall Big Band

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 2019 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Restraint
    • Filming locations
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Filmgraphics Entertainment
      • Film Finance
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
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