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    Post dates are when I watched, parenthetical dates are the year of US release (aka Oscar eligibility).

10/21/2022

The Stranger (2022)

Henry gets to talking with a guy while traveling. When his new friend offers to introduce Henry to his employers, Henry agrees while stipulating he doesn't "do violence." We're soon meeting a small subset of what appears to be a large criminal organization, and Henry's paired with Mark on several small jobs.

This story is told so well, but I was honestly confused for a while due to the shifting timelines and the necessity of reevaluating the story in light of revealed information. What seemed weird in the moment would make total sense upon reflection.

It's a brilliant story and that it's based on real events makes it even more amazing. 

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