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pros: Terrific cast and performances, intriguing story.
cons: A bit slow. A bit predictable.
The Yards - Walhberg, Caan, and Phoenix show us corruption in the subways
The story's been done before. Many times. I don't mind a re-telling, as long as the movie brings som... See Full Review
pros: great cast
cons: cast isn't fully utilized, story gets bogged down, becomes far too dark
The Yards --- With Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, and James Caan
I didn't remember hearing about The Yards, but when I saw it on my On Demand selection, and noted wh... See Full Review
pros: Interesting
cons: Cheap-looking effects Poor backgrounds Bad lighting Bad overall movie Not realistic
Poor, a WASTE of money
'The Yards' is about a wrongfully accused man, Leo Handler (Mark Wahlberg) released from prison. He... See Full Review
pros: good performance by james caan
cons: not very original
above avarage thriller
The yards is a thriller wich isn't as good as the old fashioned mafia films but is above today's thr... See Full Review
pros: great cast, great acting, great everything
cons: might be a little slow at times - but be patient
The Yards: For Rainy Days
Now if you just look at the cast, that should be enough to get your butt away from the computer, and... See Full Review
pros: Phoenix, Wahlberg, Caan, Burstyn, Theron, the "feel" of the movie
cons: Dunaway, the ambiguity, what you see is what you get...
Wait, wait wait! ....Who did you say was the bad guy?
This movie, which apparently only 14 other people saw, was nominated for multiple awards, starting a... See Full Review
pros: The cast - particularly Wahlberg, Phoenix and Caan - is good.
cons: We've seen all of this before.
The Yards follows a predictable route
Early in The Yards, Mark Wahlberg, playing an ex-con who has recently been released from prison, say... See Full Review
pros: Nice cast
cons: Drags and drags...
The Yards
I have been a fan of Wahlberg for a while, and he is continually proving himself to be a fine actor.... See Full Review
pros: Some truly great performances and a nice story.
cons: The edge is lost by the finale.
Yard Dogs
(Dir: James Gray, Starring Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan, Ellen Bursty... See Full Review
pros: strong performances
cons: the title
A Must See....
The Yards is one of those movies that we never heard about, but which had great reviews and a strong... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Genre | Dramas |
| Directors | James Gray |
| Actors | Faye Dunaway |
| Stars | Mark Wahlberg |
| UPC | 786936153248 |
| Running Time | 1hr 55min |
| Available Formats | DVD |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Subgenre | Organized Crime |
| Release Date | 2000 |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | English |
| DVD Editions | |
| DVD Editions | <Edition><item name="format">DVD</item><item name="runtime">1hr 55min</item><item name="company">Buena Vista Home Entertainment</item><item name="date">April 10, 2001</item><item name="rating">R (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">717951004666</item><item name="sound">Sound Features: Surround, Digital, Stereo, AC3</item></Edition> |
| VHS Editions | |
| VHS Editions | <Edition><item name="format">VHS</item><item name="runtime">1hr 55min</item><item name="company">Buena Vista Home Entertainment</item><item name="date">April 10, 2001</item><item name="rating">R (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">786936146004</item><item name="sound">Sound Features: HiFi</item></Edition> |
| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | Matt Reeves |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | (10/20/2000, p.E12, Stephen Holden): "...[THE YARDS] impresses as one of the few films in recent years to dare to tread in the sacred shadow of Francis Ford Coppola's GODFATHER movies....Mr. Phoenix's [performance is] incendiary..." |






