The Outfit
Focus Features | Release Date: March 18, 2022
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JLuis_001Mar 22, 2022
It's usually difficult to catalogue what kind of pretensions a film might have at the outset, but I could easily tell The Outfit was a story that thought of itself as smarter than it really was.
I'm not criticizing its ambition, because I didIt's usually difficult to catalogue what kind of pretensions a film might have at the outset, but I could easily tell The Outfit was a story that thought of itself as smarter than it really was.
I'm not criticizing its ambition, because I did like the film, but some clear flaws prevent it from rising above the ordinary.

The story of The Outfit is one that doesn't seek to complicate itself. It's kinda simple, but one of the most remarkable things about the writing is that even when the whole story takes place at the same location, it has enough unpredictable moments to keep the tension focused.

The plot thickens gradually and doesn't seem to reveal much. Sure, you'll intuit a lot about Mark Rylance's character but the script doesn't reveal its gameplay carelessly.

The second and last act do feel sloppy, because in what I think was its writer/director's most substantial flaw is that it seems that at the point of the climax and where the revelations start to roll in, he seems in a rush to conclude, so that part of its major functional element to entertain begins to degrade between what is shown and what is hidden.

The Outfit could've been an excellent work, but its first-time director orchestrates a thoughtful and very cinematic thriller.
It doesn't quite come together, but despite its limitations it was good enough.… Expand
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turdlemckayApr 11, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow I liked this movie. I did guess it right from the start, but then started to second guess my ideas, and by the end I was glad to see it had original ideas and a great cast.… Expand
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mckaing10277Apr 11, 2022
I loved this movie! Very smart and makes you love all of the characters. I didnt know what to expect from this movie going in, but m uh expectations were well exceeded.
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9
RalfbergsJun 23, 2022
Really enjoyed it, one of best movies I have seen from the newer ones. Great story and acting and whole setup. Some might dislike as it used kinda theatre setup - I have not checked, but maybe it even has been a play before? I like such typeReally enjoyed it, one of best movies I have seen from the newer ones. Great story and acting and whole setup. Some might dislike as it used kinda theatre setup - I have not checked, but maybe it even has been a play before? I like such type of movies, but some dislike, but other than that it was still great.… Expand
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6
MattyIce34Mar 19, 2022
Solid gangster pic. Feels like a play adaptation. Go in with low expectations and you should enjoy yourself.
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9
GinaKMar 21, 2022
A beautifully acted, claustrophobic film set entirely in a tailor’s shop on Savile Row in London during a single menacing afternoon. A great cast skillfully creates a constant tension and feeling of imminent danger, forcing the audience toA beautifully acted, claustrophobic film set entirely in a tailor’s shop on Savile Row in London during a single menacing afternoon. A great cast skillfully creates a constant tension and feeling of imminent danger, forcing the audience to hold its breath until the final resolution.… Expand
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kaczan3Oct 15, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pure cringe. It has this annoying chick that you know they want you to like by how they present quirky, then at some twist she starts acting like a hollywood actress who thinks she's tough, throwing F-bombs and talking down to the guys. And you know she will win, and she does. So does a female miafia boss, and you know that too the second she walks in. You can call most of what's going to happen just on genders.… Expand
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MetacriticOnurJun 4, 2022
admirable
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worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
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RiteishghApr 1, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Didn't get to expect things it's more unexpected drama and scenes if few scenes was added of it's subject it will looks great.… Expand
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8
TVJerryMar 18, 2022
Mark Rylance gives another enthralling performance as a quietly reserved English tailor transplanted to 50s Chicago. Most of his regular customers are local gangsters, which results in potentially dangerous encounters. Even though all of theMark Rylance gives another enthralling performance as a quietly reserved English tailor transplanted to 50s Chicago. Most of his regular customers are local gangsters, which results in potentially dangerous encounters. Even though all of the action takes place in one shop, it never feels claustrophobic, partially because of Graham Moore's taut direction and definitely due to the superb acting. The developments seem a bit expected, but the writing is intelligent enough and there are sufficient twists to make it a compelling little drama… Expand
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bertobellamySep 5, 2022
It plays like 'Reservoir Dogs,' but the dynamics aren't as thrilling as the Tarantino classic. This one-location film frames the calculated moves of a man forged by solitude and despair who slowly reveals his true self. Mark Rylance — as aIt plays like 'Reservoir Dogs,' but the dynamics aren't as thrilling as the Tarantino classic. This one-location film frames the calculated moves of a man forged by solitude and despair who slowly reveals his true self. Mark Rylance — as a Chicago tailor who has a pact with the local mafia —, of course, doesn't disappoint, but the plot feels too convenient to feel satisfying, and it gets very convoluted for you to care. In the end, 'The Outfit' is a decent gangster film with good acting and a somewhat interesting concept, but the messy execution keeps it from becoming more exhilarating.… Expand
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Voodoo123Sep 29, 2022
Intelligent 'one room' drama/suspense/thriller with a very live theatre like set design and screenplay. The low budget production does an impressive job of punching above its weight with a captivating pace that keeps you engaged throughout.Intelligent 'one room' drama/suspense/thriller with a very live theatre like set design and screenplay. The low budget production does an impressive job of punching above its weight with a captivating pace that keeps you engaged throughout. Great soundtrack also. Very impressive.… Expand
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9
moviecritic68Mar 30, 2022
Hard to imagine I could score a movie this high when the entire film was shot at one location but the lead acting was so well performed and the plot was so intriguing I found myself forced to award it with an appropriate rating. CAPTIVATING!!
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alejandro970Sep 7, 2022
If the work of a tailor is like a work of art, this film is the most identical to the work of a tailor; the handling of suspense is identified with Hitchcock's style keeping the viewer anxious, and with surprising twists.
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7
MichaelHudsonJun 25, 2022
Clever in that satisfying “movie” movie kind of way that is a hallmark of harmless entertainment. An enjoyable popcorn film, as twisty as a locked-room murder mystery, though it’s more of a fanciful spin on the gangster picture - almost asClever in that satisfying “movie” movie kind of way that is a hallmark of harmless entertainment. An enjoyable popcorn film, as twisty as a locked-room murder mystery, though it’s more of a fanciful spin on the gangster picture - almost as self-mythologized as John Wick. Far-fetched but fun.… Expand
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MarkHReviewsMar 25, 2022
“The Outfit” is a film that’s easy to underestimate. It has the tone of a stage play, with all the action playing out in the two rooms of a tailor shop. While there are a couple of scenes of intense violence, the film relies much more“The Outfit” is a film that’s easy to underestimate. It has the tone of a stage play, with all the action playing out in the two rooms of a tailor shop. While there are a couple of scenes of intense violence, the film relies much more consistently on nuances of word and expression to capture and maintain the audience’s attention. And this delicate enterprise is all in the hands of a first-time director.

The story takes place in Chicago in 1956. Leonard (Mark Rylance) is a bespoke tailor (a maker of clothing cut from a pattern drawn from scratch for each customer) whose only apparent customers are members of the Irish mob. His shop becomes a haven from the cops, a temporary medical center and a place where messages are passed among members of the mob. As the bodies begin to topple, the roles and motives of all the key players come into question.

Starting with the title of the film, the story relies consistently on words with ambiguous or multiple meanings. Is “the outfit” the piece of clothing being crafted or the mob itself? Leonard demands to be called a “cutter” rather than a tailor, despite the ominous connotation of the word. It’s a film that respects its audience by requiring acute attention to language and detail.
Director Graham Moore, who won the 2014 Oscar for Adapted Screenplay for “The Imitation Game,” shows a welcome self-confidence in his initial outing as a director. He and co-writer Johnathan McClain seem to revel in pushing the boundaries of film noir (they effectively capture the cynical tone but never use flashbacks). Refreshingly, it appears to have never occurred to them that the audience might not keep up.

Ultimately, this is Mark Rylance’s film. Here, he relies on the gift for understatement and minimalist movement we saw in “The Bridge of Spies.” Rylance deploys a shrug of the shoulder, a raised eyebrow or a slight widening of the eyes to communicate the same level of consequence as worlds exploding in a superhero movie. The best scenes of the film have him matching wits with the mob boss (Simon Russell Beale, a veteran of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre in London). Leonard’s assistant, Mabel (Zoey Deutch – TV’s “The Politician”), reveals a similar facility for indirection, subterfuge and multiple agendas.

For those of us desperate for narratives not drawn from comic books, “The Outfit” provides a breath of fresh air. It offers a stylish storyline, razor-sharp acting and a multi-layered set of characters cut from the highest-quality cloth.… Expand
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Mauro_LanariAug 9, 2022
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Usually a story that respects the Aristotelian units of space, time and action is best suitable for a theatrical stage. Then there are directors, even debutants, in the mood to demonstrate their alleged stylistic virtuosity(Mauro Lanari)
Usually a story that respects the Aristotelian units of space, time and action is best suitable for a theatrical stage. Then there are directors, even debutants, in the mood to demonstrate their alleged stylistic virtuosity with a film transposition, and and as a rule the result is an asphyxiated Kammerspiel as in this case. Incredible that "The Outfit" is directed by the same Oscar-winning screenwriter for "The Imitation Game" (Tyldum 2014): the impression is to watch the Rylance of "Bridge of Spies" (Spielberg 2015), Oscar also to him as best supporting actor, claustrophobically dilated for 105 minutes.… Expand
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6
KlebartMar 18, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well acted. The studio picked the right actor to lead this one. The story is Indiana Jones like (if you understand that reference). Good low-key movie.… Expand
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5
royalguy07Jul 26, 2022
A well done single location, maybe due to covid, crime film. Was glad Dylan O'Brien wasn't around for long cause his Chicago accent was ruining things for me. A Few too many twists and inconsistencies.
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RobertHowardDec 22, 2022
Even if has one too many twist in the end, The Outfit is well worth a watch for Rylance's performance alone - and for those interested in a well-constructed, character-driven thriller.
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8
ActualgoodMar 21, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie doesn't disappoint if you find yourself trying to think about all the plot twists. I recommend you watch it. If you want a small, decent, and good movie, This is your next suit to wear… Expand
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7
Marcd2kMar 25, 2022
Just watched The Outfit, and my wife and I agree on a 7 out of 10 rating. Very well acted, but some weak areas in the story line and a couple of one dimensional characters don't allow over a 7.
I saw another review on March 21st that has aJust watched The Outfit, and my wife and I agree on a 7 out of 10 rating. Very well acted, but some weak areas in the story line and a couple of one dimensional characters don't allow over a 7.
I saw another review on March 21st that has a couple of things wrong. The movie does not take place on Savile Row in London, it is entirely in Chicago. Also, it did not take place in a single menacing afternoon, it was over a two night period.… Expand
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TJDfilmsMar 28, 2022
Correction of Gina K's review: "A beautifully acted, claustrophobic film set entirely in a tailor’s shop on Savile Row in London during a single menacing afternoon." In fact, the tailor's shop was in Chicago. The main character escaped fromCorrection of Gina K's review: "A beautifully acted, claustrophobic film set entirely in a tailor’s shop on Savile Row in London during a single menacing afternoon." In fact, the tailor's shop was in Chicago. The main character escaped from London to Chicago when his shop on Savile Row was burned down. Mark Rylance was at his usual best.… Expand
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AmateurfilmVWRAug 17, 2022
A well contained mafia thriller with plenty of twists and turns to go around.
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alanpotter17Apr 13, 2023
A câmera de Graham Moore e a disposição com que encena seus personagens prova que ele é muito mais do que um grande roteirista (do premiado "O jogo da imitação"), sendo também um talentoso diretor. Num espaço pequeno, mais precisamente em umaA câmera de Graham Moore e a disposição com que encena seus personagens prova que ele é muito mais do que um grande roteirista (do premiado "O jogo da imitação"), sendo também um talentoso diretor. Num espaço pequeno, mais precisamente em uma alfaiateria, ele consegue criar um drama teatral nu jogo de máfia e reviravoltas bem contadas, que pelo menos não soam forçadas, e entrega um filme muito bem acabado e que sabe aonde quer chegar.
Retratando Chicago e o contexto das máfias da década de 1950, temos aqui uma série de gângsters que frequenta o ateliê do nosso alfaiate vivido por Mark Rylance, cuja necessidade de estar na moda quase se equivale à necessidade de andar armado. Interessante essa queda por marcas ou peças únicas, é como se houvesse realmente uma expectativa em ser parte de uma elite, e o alfaiate neste caso é apenas um ouvinte e participante da história. De repente, ele se vê envolvido em uma trama bem caprichada, em certos momentos me lembrou até mesmo "Festim diabólico" (com direito a um corpo dentro de uma caixa tampada, visível a todos).
O mais interessante é que é um filme excessivamente dialogado, e como os diálogos são certeiros, consegue manter a atenção. Infelizmente não há um equilíbrio, a moça por exemplo, tem muito pouca presença, e a bem da verdade o roteiro encontra soluções bem ao capricho da trama.
Ainda assim, esse exercício cênico ficou bom demais, manteve o interesse até o fim e as atuações dão conta do recado.… Expand
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