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Jul 12, 2019 · Writer/director Riley Stearns explores this particularly masculine form of toxicity in “The Art of Self-Defense,” a dark comedy that’s equal parts amusing and disturbing. Stearns is ambitious in the tricky tonal balance he aims to strike here – shocking us in detached, deadpan fashion—and his story wobbles a bit by the end, but the ...
The Art of Self-Defense is a razor-sharp parable about radicalization, masculinity and misogyny that avoids pompous, self-aggrandizing soapboxing in favour of empathy, humanity and...
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- Riley Stearns
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- Jesse Eisenberg
Jul 19, 2019 · The Art of Self-Defense: Directed by Riley Stearns. With Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada. After being attacked on the street, a young man enlists at a local dojo, led by a charismatic and mysterious sensei, in an effort to learn how to defend himself from future threats.
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- Action, Comedy, Crime
- Riley Stearns
- 2019-07-19
Mar 11, 2019 · Dark, sinister, and disarmingly hilarious, “The Art of Self-Defense” tells the story of how someone like Casey learns to stand up for himself by signing up for karate classes.
Jul 12, 2019 · The Art Of Self Defense is set in a very peculiar world populated by eccentric characters. While that might turn some off, due to the vision of director Riley Stearns and his incredible production team, as well as a top-notch cast, the movie is as hilarious as it is unpredictable.
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- Riley Stearns
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- Jesse Eisenberg
Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Calum Cooper Source (Scotland) Smart and informative, yet also brutal and haunting, while still maintaining a sense of fun, it’s masterfully crafted...
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In THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE, Casey Davies (Jesse Eisenberg) is a timid accountant whose only friend is a sweet little dachshund. One night, while out buying dog food, Casey is attacked and beaten by a gang of motorcyclists.
