Deception (2008) movie poster

Deception (2008)

"When you're in this world, no one is who they seem, and everyone is playing the game."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 64%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 20% (RT: 10%, MC: 31) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Marcel Langenegger
Runtime
1h 47m
Country
Spain, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (705 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
10%
Metacritic
31
Cast
Ewan McGregor as Jonathan McQuarry
Hugh Jackman as Wyatt Bose
Natasha Henstridge as Simone Wilkinson
Charlotte Rampling as Wall Street Belle
Bruce Altman as Lawyer #1
Andrew Ginsburg as Lawyer #2
Stephanie Roth Haberle as Assistant Controller
It's divisive. Only 64% of audiences liked it based on 705 votes. Critics scored it lower at 20%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose leads to Jonathan's introduction to The List, an underground sex club. Jonathan begins an affair with a woman known only as S, who introduces Jonathan to a world of treachery and murder. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Ewan McGregor spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Deception, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Deception is a 2008 thriller, mystery film directed by Marcel Langenegger. As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose leads to Jonathan's introduction to The List, an underground sex club.

Jonathan begins an affair with a woman known only as S, who introduces Jonathan to a world of treachery and murder. The film has been rated by 705 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a thriller film, Deception delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Deception (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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