These are not Hollywood’s typical heroes, and that’s the point.

“Parker and Longbaugh were a response to what I viewed as an oppressive and hypocritical industry.”

said McQuarrie in the same interview.

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Just another badass performance in a career full of them, that’s all.

Unfortunately the same can’t quite be said of Phillippe, despite his best efforts.

Thankfully, whatever Phillippe lacks, the supporting cast more than makes up for.

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Lewis is heartbreaking as the surrogate mother with plenty of secrets of her own.

The legendary actor plays tough like no one else and helps cement the legitimacy of this particular thriller.

The Way of the Gunwas immediately dismissed by critics and audiences,grossing only $6 million domestically.

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The film was such a disappointment that McQuarrie wouldn’t get to direct another movie for 12 years.

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