God's Pocket
IFC Films | Release Date: May 9, 2014
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BrianMcCriticSep 10, 2014
A very well acted worth while film that's very dark and depressing. The acting is top notch and well the story isn't great it's still worth at least one viewing. B
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hd1978Aug 10, 2014
Some reviews have suggested that the plot is weak. It is true that nothing much happens, but that is the point; nothing much happens in God's Pocket. The plot is really just a vehicle for character exploration, but does provide someSome reviews have suggested that the plot is weak. It is true that nothing much happens, but that is the point; nothing much happens in God's Pocket. The plot is really just a vehicle for character exploration, but does provide some irresistible black comedy. The real beauty of the film lies in the evocation of a particular time and place, and in the study of the characters, which is compelling in itself. This is one of Philip Seymour Hoffman's final films, and he was quietly brilliant, to the extent that I couldn't imagine the film working with anyone else in the lead. At forty-six, he was probably only halfway through his career, and it is very sad to think of all the wonderful films he was yet to make.… Expand
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MattBrady99Mar 27, 2015
Well this pocket is empty. The acting in the movie is really good, Philip Seymour Hoffman, John Turturro and Richard Jenkins did really good in this film. But the movie lacks on characters and the writing in the movie wasn't that good to beWell this pocket is empty. The acting in the movie is really good, Philip Seymour Hoffman, John Turturro and Richard Jenkins did really good in this film. But the movie lacks on characters and the writing in the movie wasn't that good to be honest. I wanted to like this movie but it kind of let me down, because I thought i was going to love this movie but i didn't. Overall god's pocket is a mediocre film with good acting but a weak script. Could have been better.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017
Conclusion: disappointing, such a pity because I expected a much more concise and better work done.

And in a film that includes Phillip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro is a shame.
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DawdlingPoetNov 26, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is a little sobering - its about a down and out area and the people who feel stuck, trapped, inside it. There's a good, solid performance from the late Philip Seymour Hoffman and im not sure what else I can say of it really. There are one or two somewhat amusing moments and I couldn't not respect the sense of perserverance that the characters (mainly the main character, Mickey Scarpato) have to begrudgingly deal with. As I say, its a bit sobering - there is some narration provided at the start and towards the end and it could be seen as a little preachy perhaps but I reckon its worth seeing for Hoffmans performance alone, if nothing else. Its a little slow paced but otherwise its good, so I'd recommend it overall, yes.… Expand
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