Arbitrage-2012

Director Nicholas Jarecki

Starring Richard Gere

Scott’s Review #437

Reviewed July 1, 2016

Grade: B+

Arbitrage (2012) is an exciting, interesting, little indie thriller starring Richard Gere as a successful but troubled CEO whose life begins to unravel around him through a series of circumstances.

He is a billionaire, but he risks losing everything because of shady dealings and fraud.

The film keeps the audience guessing and never feels predictable. The plot slowly unravels into a tense pot-boiler.

Richard Gere stands out, delivering a wonderful, believable performance. Once known as little more than a hunky Hollywood star, Gere has blossomed in recent years, taking on more compelling and complex roles.

Arbitrage (2012) has some Hitchcock elements throughout its complexity, though Gere’s character is an anti-hero, whereas Hitchcock’s were often good guys in bad circumstances.

The car crash scene is brilliantly done.

I wish this movie had received more attention, as it is a fun, thrilling ride.