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| country = United States<br />Poland
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| language = English
| language = English
| budget = $12 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/mike-fleming-on-2013-sundance-forecast-small-deals-galore-and-greater-chances-for-filmmakers-to-have-their-work-viewed/ |title=Mike Fleming On 2013 Sundance Forecast: Small Deals Galore, And Greater Chances For Filmmakers To Have Their Work Viewed |publisher=Deadline Hollywood |date=January 18, 2013 }}</ref>
| budget = $12 million<ref>{{cite web |date= January 18, 2013 |author= Mike Fleming |title= Mike Fleming On 2013 Sundance Forecast: Small Deals Galore, And Greater Chances For Filmmakers To Have Their Work Viewed |url= http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/mike-fleming-on-2013-sundance-forecast-small-deals-galore-and-greater-chances-for-filmmakers-to-have-their-work-viewed/ |publisher=Deadline Hollywood }}</ref>
| gross = $36,719,574 ($24,719,574 + $12,000,000 VOD) <ref>[http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=arbitrage.htm boxofficemojo.com]</ref>
| gross = $36,719,574 ($24,719,574 + $12,000,000 VOD)<ref name="mojo" />
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'''''Arbitrage''''' is a 2012 drama film directed by [[Nicholas Jarecki]] and starring [[Richard Gere]], [[Susan Sarandon]], [[Tim Roth]], and [[Brit Marling]].<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/movies/arbitrage-and-the-rich-and-troubled-bad-guy.html "And the Rich Shall Inherit the Woes" "New York Times", 31 August 2012]</ref> Filming began in April 2011 in [[New York City]]. It opened in U.S. theaters in September 2012.
'''''Arbitrage''''' is a 2012 drama film directed by [[Nicholas Jarecki]] and starring [[Richard Gere]], [[Susan Sarandon]], [[Tim Roth]], and [[Brit Marling]].<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/movies/arbitrage-and-the-rich-and-troubled-bad-guy.html "And the Rich Shall Inherit the Woes" "New York Times", 31 August 2012]</ref> Filming began in April 2011 in [[New York City]]. It opened in U.S. theaters in September 2012.
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* [[Bruce Altman]] as Chris Vogler
* [[Bruce Altman]] as Chris Vogler


==Reception {{anchor|Critics}} ==
==Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
The film was praised by critics, receiving an 86% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/arbitrage/|work=RottenTomatoes.com|title=Arbitrage|author=|date=2012-05-10}}</ref> and generally favorable reviews on [[Metacritic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/arbitrage|work=Metacritic.com|title=Arbitrage|author=|date=2012-05-10}}</ref> Many critics pointed out Gere's "conflicted performance" as a "career-best", and cited the screenplay, ensemble acting, and direction as high quality.
{{anchor|Critics}}
The film was praised by critics. [[Rotten Tomatoes]] gives it a "certified fresh" score of 85% based on reviews from 125 critics.<ref>{{cite web
| url= https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/arbitrage/
| publisher= [[Flixster]] <!-- Warner Bros. -->
| work= [[Rotten Tomatoes]]
| title= Arbitrage
| accessdate= 2013-01-22
}}</ref>
At [[Metacritic]] it received a weighted average rating of 73% based on reviews from 33 critics.<ref>{{cite web
| title= Arbitrage
| url= http://www.metacritic.com/movie/arbitrage
| publisher= [[CBS]]
| work= Metacritic
| accessdate= 2013-01-22
}}</ref>
Many critics pointed out Gere's "conflicted performance" as a "career-best", and cited the screenplay, ensemble acting, and direction as high quality.


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As of November 5, 2012, the film had grossed over $31,000,000 in first-cycle sales to date (with $21,000,000 in ticket sales at the global box office, and a VOD North American gross over $10 million). The film also outperformed financially in several areas: it set a record as the highest grossing "day-and-date" release of all time, meaning it outperformed all other films released simultaneously in theaters and "on-demand." It also opened to a per screen average in the US in excess of $10,000, making it one of the highest per-screen average films of the year. It was the top film in Israel two weeks running and #3 in Spain two weeks running, nearing a Spanish theatrical gross of nearly $4,500,000 USD. It broke independent box office records in many other countries including Australia, the UAE, and Switzerland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=arbitrage.htm|work=Box Office Mojo|title=Arbitrage (2012) |author=|date=2012-05-10}}</ref>

=== Box Office ===
⚫
As of November 5, 2012, the film had grossed over $31,000,000 in first-cycle sales to date (with $21,000,000 in ticket sales at the global box office, and a VOD North American gross over $10 million). The film also outperformed financially in several areas: it set a record as the highest grossing "day-and-date" release of all time, meaning it outperformed all other films released simultaneously in theaters and "on-demand." It also opened to a per screen average in the US in excess of $10,000, making it one of the highest per-screen average films of the year. It was the top film in Israel two weeks running and #3 in Spain two weeks running, nearing a Spanish theatrical gross of nearly $4,500,000 USD. It broke independent box office records in many other countries including Australia, the UAE, and Switzerland.<ref name="mojo">{{cite web
| url= http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=arbitrage.htm
| work= Box Office Mojo
| publisher= IMDB
| title= Arbitrage (2012)
| accessdate= 2012-05-10
}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 03:39, 24 January 2013

Arbitrage
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNicholas Jarecki
Written byNicholas Jarecki
Produced byLaura Bickford
Kevin Turen
Justin Nappi
Robert Salerno
Mohammed Alturki
StarringRichard Gere
Susan Sarandon
Tim Roth
Brit Marling
Laetitia Casta
Nate Parker
CinematographyYorick Le Saux
Music byCliff Martinez
Production
companies
Green Room Films
Treehouse Pictures
Artina Films
Distributed byLionsgate
Release dates
  • January 21, 2012 (2012-01-21) (Sundance Film Festival)
  • September 14, 2012 (2012-09-14) (United States)
Running time
100 minutes
CountriesUnited States
Poland
LanguageEnglish
Budget$12 million[1]
Box office$36,719,574 ($24,719,574 + $12,000,000 VOD)[2]

Arbitrage is a 2012 drama film directed by Nicholas Jarecki and starring Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, and Brit Marling.[3] Filming began in April 2011 in New York City. It opened in U.S. theaters in September 2012.

Plot

Sixty-year-old multi-billionaire Robert Miller manages a hedge fund with his daughter Brooke (Brit Marling) and is about to sell it for a handsome profit. However, unbeknownst to his daughter and most of his other employees, he has cooked his company's books in order to cover an investment loss and avoid being arrested for fraud. One night, while driving with his mistress Julie Cote (Laetitia Casta), he begins to doze off and crashes; Julie is killed. An injured Miller leaves the scene and decides to cover up his involvement to prevent the public, his wife Ellen (Susan Sarandon), and the prospective buyer James Mayfield (Graydon Carter) from discovering the truth.

Miller calls Jimmy Grant (Nate Parker), a twenty-three-year-old from Harlem with a criminal record whom he helped get off the street in the past. After being driven home by Grant, Miller drags his injured body into bed at 4:30 am, arousing suspicion in his wife. The next day, he is questioned by police detective Bryer (Tim Roth). Bryer is keen on arresting a billionaire for manslaughter and begins to put the pieces together. Brooke discovers the financial irregularities, realizes that she could be implicated and confronts her father.

Jimmy is arrested and placed before a grand jury but still refuses to admit to helping Miller. Miller once again contemplates turning himself in. Even though Jimmy is about to go to prison, Miller tells Jimmy that investors are depending on him and that waiting for the sale to close before coming forward would serve the greater good. Eventually the sale is closed but Miller finds a way to avoid being charged. He proves that Detective Bryer fabricated evidence. The case against Jimmy is dismissed and the detective is ordered not to go near him. Miller's wife, thinking the police investigation is still on-going, tries to blackmail him with a separation agreement getting rid of his wealth. When Robert Miller refuses to sign, his wife says that she will tell the police that he got into bed at 4:30 am, bruised and bloody. In the final scene, Miller addresses a banquet honoring him for his successful business either because of his wife or in spite of her.[4][5]

Cast

Reception

Critical response

The film was praised by critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a "certified fresh" score of 85% based on reviews from 125 critics.[6] At Metacritic it received a weighted average rating of 73% based on reviews from 33 critics.[7] Many critics pointed out Gere's "conflicted performance" as a "career-best", and cited the screenplay, ensemble acting, and direction as high quality.

Box Office

As of November 5, 2012, the film had grossed over $31,000,000 in first-cycle sales to date (with $21,000,000 in ticket sales at the global box office, and a VOD North American gross over $10 million). The film also outperformed financially in several areas: it set a record as the highest grossing "day-and-date" release of all time, meaning it outperformed all other films released simultaneously in theaters and "on-demand." It also opened to a per screen average in the US in excess of $10,000, making it one of the highest per-screen average films of the year. It was the top film in Israel two weeks running and #3 in Spain two weeks running, nearing a Spanish theatrical gross of nearly $4,500,000 USD. It broke independent box office records in many other countries including Australia, the UAE, and Switzerland.[2]

References

  1. ^ Mike Fleming (January 18, 2013). "Mike Fleming On 2013 Sundance Forecast: Small Deals Galore, And Greater Chances For Filmmakers To Have Their Work Viewed". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. ^ a b "Arbitrage (2012)". Box Office Mojo. IMDB. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  3. ^ "And the Rich Shall Inherit the Woes" "New York Times", 31 August 2012
  4. ^ Pond, Steve. "Richard Gere: Why My Cheating 'Arbitrage' Financier Is Like Bill Clinton". The Wrap. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
  5. ^ M, Jeannie (2012-09-26). "Richard Gere movie". Yahoo Movies. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
  6. ^ "Arbitrage". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
  7. ^ "Arbitrage". Metacritic. CBS. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
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