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Les 3 crimes de West Memphis

Original title: Devil's Knot
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 54m
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6.1/10
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Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon in Les 3 crimes de West Memphis (2013)
The savage murders of three young children spark a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a satanic ritual.
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The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a Satanic ritual.The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a Satanic ritual.The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a Satanic ritual.

  • Director
    • Atom Egoyan
  • Writers
    • Paul Harris Boardman
    • Scott Derrickson
    • Mara Leveritt
  • Stars
    • Colin Firth
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • Alessandro Nivola
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,726
    1,300
    • Director
      • Atom Egoyan
    • Writers
      • Paul Harris Boardman
      • Scott Derrickson
      • Mara Leveritt
    • Stars
      • Colin Firth
      • Reese Witherspoon
      • Alessandro Nivola
    • 97User reviews
    • 156Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Ron Lax
    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Pam Hobbs
    Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola
    • Terry Hobbs
    James Hamrick
    James Hamrick
    • Damien Echols
    Seth Meriwether
    Seth Meriwether
    • Jason Baldwin
    Kristopher Higgins
    • Jessie Misskelley
    • (as Kris Higgins)
    Amy Ryan
    Amy Ryan
    • Margaret Lax
    Robert Baker
    Robert Baker
    • Detective Bryn Ridge
    Collette Wolfe
    Collette Wolfe
    • Glori Shettles
    Rex Linn
    Rex Linn
    • Chief Inspector Gitchell
    Bruce Greenwood
    Bruce Greenwood
    • Judge Burnett
    Kristoffer Polaha
    Kristoffer Polaha
    • Val Price
    Matt Letscher
    Matt Letscher
    • Paul Ford
    Michael Gladis
    Michael Gladis
    • Dan Stidham
    Stephen Moyer
    Stephen Moyer
    • John Fogleman
    Martin Henderson
    Martin Henderson
    • Brent Davis
    Ted Huckabee
    Ted Huckabee
    • Steve Jones
    Elias Koteas
    Elias Koteas
    • Jerry Driver
    • Director
      • Atom Egoyan
    • Writers
      • Paul Harris Boardman
      • Scott Derrickson
      • Mara Leveritt
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    6lee_eisenberg

    What else might we learn about this story?

    I had loosely heard of the West Memphis Three for years, but only now do I understand the full story. I'd say that Atom Egoyan is the proper director, since he specializes in grim topics (a school bus crash, the Armenian Genocide, etc). The preacher's claim that satanic music caused the defendants to commit the murders sounds like the typical stuff that we hear from religious nuts. As for the movie's focus on Stevie Branch's family as opposed to all three families, it was most likely because they cast Reese Witherspoon as the mother.

    The movie ends by noting what happened in the years after the trial ended. What's most intriguing is that the man who came into Bojangles's and was never seen again. What secrets do all the people in West Memphis hide? Whatever the case, this sounds like one horrifying event. "Devil's Knot" is not a great movie, but I recommend it. Also starring Colin Firth, Mireille Enos, Alessandro Nivola and Bruce Greenwood.
    8pmcguireumc

    a decent summary of the defense's case

    I have seen a lot of people trash this film, and if you are looking for something on the level of Angelina Jolie's "Changeling", you will be disappointed. If though, you are tolerant of a low budget but effective dramatization of a very tangled, disturbing, and tragic story about 3 young boys losing their lives to murder and 3 young men losing their lives to a group of detectives and justice system blinded by emotion, you will appreciate this film. Reece is fantastic as the mom of one of the victims. She is the big name in the film, though you will recognize several actors who are not quite up to her level of star power. I am a bit of a junkie on this case, and I was not disappointed. I think it does a fair job of presenting the defense's perspective. Granted, if you think they are guilty, and there are many who do, then you will be angered by its presentation. Nonetheless, I was very pleased with it.
    7karmaswimswami

    Subtle storytelling catching the authentic penumbra of the case

    "Devil's Knot" has gotten a lukewarm reception from audiences and this is ill-deserved. The film is a perfect-pitch plainsong retelling of the case of the West Memphis Three. Atom Egoyan is a master of understated film-making, but perfectly depicts the aura, atmosphere, cultural inclinations and Bible-belt provincial biases of the participants without being garish. Marvelous performances from Reese Witherspoon, Bruce Greenwood,Colin Firth and several others are on view here. Mireille Enos's lightning-catching turn as Vicki Hutcheson, in which she brilliantly channels uneducated de classe white-trash coarseness, is worth sitting through the entire film. The esteem in which this competent film is held will grow with time.
    6icocleric

    Interesting Film

    As films go, and not being familiar with this particular case (because I'm British) I found it really interesting, and think it might be a good introduction to the real case. Especially since a lot of these reviews say the truth is stranger than fiction?

    I liked the fact it didn't seem over dramatic, but I think it would have been nicer to have given the boys put on trial more screen time getting to know them. Especially since they were most likely innocent. The actors who filled the mail roles seemed pretty good too. And none of the lines seemed cheesy or bad either.

    I'm aware that if you are looking for facts, dramatisations aren't the best source, but it's really sparked my interest in learning more about what really happened.
    5helgis-63120

    Wasted opportunity

    Atom Egoyan can't seem to decide whether he wants to make a para documentary or a "Twin Peaks" rip off, which distracts the viewers like me (unfamiliar with the West Memphis Three case) and clearly confuses his cast. The best of the bunch were the child actors and Dane DeHaan. Although I must point out that only the little boy playing Aaron was able to master the para docu "Twin Peaks" style his director was desperate to create on screen... Incredibly memorable performance. But the movie itself is just OK if not just meh. And considering the fascinating story based on true events and the talents involved this should have been a great movie.

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    • Trivia
      Robert Baker's brother works for the West Memphis, Arkansas Police Department.
    • Goofs
      West Memphis police cars in the movie are correct in terms of make, model and markings. But the lightbars used are red & blue. West Memphis patrol cars have always featured all-blue warning lights.
    • Quotes

      Ron Lax: The state is gonna kill three young men, and I can't stand by and watch that happen.

    • Connections
      Featured in Celebrated: Reese Witherspoon (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      That's All Right
      Written by Arthur Crudup

      Performed by Jet Jurgensmeyer

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2014 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El nudo del diablo
    • Filming locations
      • Cartersville, Georgia, USA(Court House Scene)
    • Production company
      • Worldview Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,033,154
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 54m(114 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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