The Best Offer

IFC Films | Release Date: January 1, 2014

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 97 Ratings

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StevieB212Jan 5, 2014

A mystery film, and what it about mystery films: their plots seem contrived, more obvious like their slips are showing. There were about three or four parallel plot threads that keep the story rolling along Still, the story was interestingA mystery film, and what it about mystery films: their plots seem contrived, more obvious like their slips are showing. There were about three or four parallel plot threads that keep the story rolling along Still, the story was interesting enough. It had some nice sets and scenery (Italy, Prague and Vienna), and it's a vicarious thrill to see how the rich really live. Ditto for the profession of a auctioneer. The film is nicely carried by Geoffrey Rush, who with Donald Sutherland in the film you don't get better first rate actors than these. The other younger players do a fine job. I found the musical score a bit heavy handed as well.… Expand

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ViolettDec 13, 2014

One of the best drama movies I ever saw. Clever, unique, unusual plot. I hold my breath from the beginning till the end. Take your girlfriend, shut down the light, and enjoy this masterpiece.

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shoulderoforionMay 3, 2016

What a treat. This movie, though utterly predictable, was lovely in every way. It's a tour de force for Geoffrey Rush & the supporting cast is excellent. You know what's coming but it's so enjoyable going on the ride, it doesn't matter.

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arterifellJan 11, 2016

Geoffrey Rush is excellent in portraying an eccentric art expert and auctioneer in The Best Offer. The filming is good and because of Rush's personna and fine acting it holds the viewer's interest up to a point. The story line becomesGeoffrey Rush is excellent in portraying an eccentric art expert and auctioneer in The Best Offer. The filming is good and because of Rush's personna and fine acting it holds the viewer's interest up to a point. The story line becomes preposterous quite early in the film and the twist at the dénouement makes the film totally unbelievable. It is a real let-down to realize how one has been led down the garden path to a totally incredible ending.… Expand

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C26000aJun 27, 2015

It starts as an interesting story but it becomes more and more dull as it advances. It is just a very naive , long , slow and awfully predictable film.

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nicholasbertJun 6, 2015

The plot could have been interesting, but the realisation of the twist is very easily predictable - I found Sturgess's performance better than Rush's or Sutherland's, the former because of lack of passion and the latter merely for the tinyThe plot could have been interesting, but the realisation of the twist is very easily predictable - I found Sturgess's performance better than Rush's or Sutherland's, the former because of lack of passion and the latter merely for the tiny screentime.

Not many particular directorial choices as one would expect from Tornatore, but the visual style is refined and meticulously prepared. Not much of a thriller in the literal meaning of the term, but all in all not a horrible film.… Expand

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LeZeeOct 24, 2016

Are ready to change yourself when you think you found your match!

Written and directed by one of the famous Italian filmmaker, Giuseppe Tornatore. An English language film, Geoffrey Rush in the lead. It was about an aging art and antiqueAre ready to change yourself when you think you found your match!

Written and directed by one of the famous Italian filmmaker, Giuseppe Tornatore. An English language film, Geoffrey Rush in the lead. It was about an aging art and antique auctioneer, Virgil. The story reveals his final days in his professional field where he meets a young woman who pursued him for her inherited antiques to put on auction. The woman is very mysterious, because of her medical condition and how they both become so close despite their initial meetings were disastrous is the remaining film to tell us with a twist in the final.

It was an awesome storytelling. The screenplay was the top notch and the matching background score. Especially when the story ends and credits rolls up, all those memories from the film keeps us fresh with that music. The music won several awards for the film. I liked the story, but towards the end, I kind of predicted almost everything. That did not stop me, so I enjoyed it thoroughly. Particularly the theme of the film, which I think a bit fresh, and I liked the conclusion as well, but I feel it should have been different or more to it. The way it ended might disappoint some people, but still it is very smart.

Everybody was good, but it was Geoffrey Rush, who stole the show with his stellar performance. Three years might be a little late, but it's never too late to watch a fine film like this. One of the best suspense films from the recent time, it is a must see, particularly if you are seeking a good entertainment. So I hope you watch it if you're not yet.

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