In the valley of elah ist ein usamerikanisches drama aus dem jahr 2007. In the valley of elah movie trailer and videos tv guide. Though some of paul haggiss themes are heavyhanded, in the valley of elah is otherwise an engrossing murder mystery and antiwar statement, featuring a mesmerizing performance from tommy lee. Structured as a series of mysteries, in the valley of elah layers blame and guilt upon grief and loss. All actors tommy lee jones, charlize theron, jason. The full facts of the actual murder were never revealed by the court. In the valley of elah tells the story of a war veteran tommy lee jones, his wife susan sarandon and the search for their son, a soldier who recently returned from iraq but has mysteriously gone missing, and the police detective charlize theron who helps in the investigation.
Teaming with the civilian detective charlize theron assigned to the case, mikes father, hank tommy. Released september 14th, 2007, in the valley of elah stars tommy lee jones, charlize theron, jason patric, susan sarandon the r movie has a runtime. A retired military investigator works with a police detective to uncover the truth behind his sons disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in iraq. It is part detective murder mystery, but do not expect. While director paul haggis gets uniformly good performances out of all the characters, the movie belongs to tommy lee jones as the grieving father and charlize. With tommy lee jones, charlize theron, jonathan tucker, jason patric. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. A father tommy lee jones, with susan sarandon tries to solve his sons murder in paul haggiss film, in the valley of elah. Sep 14, 2007 a father tommy lee jones, with susan sarandon tries to solve his sons murder in paul haggiss film, in the valley of elah. Ive interviewed him, and at cannes we had one of those discussions at the american. Paul haggis in the valley of elah is built on tommy lee jones persona, and that is why it works so well.
Tommy lee jones charlize theron in the valley of elah 2007. In the valley of elah 2007 stream and watch online. In the valley of elah synopsis favorite theater button. The same material could have been banal or routine with an actor trying to be earnest and sincere. Jones, for example, is a perfect picture of barely contained grief as he channels all of his efforts into determining who killed his son and why. In the valley of elah is a movie, not a documentary. Like many a movie hero before him, hank asserts that if he can only set right whats askew, hell have done his duty and reset his little piece of the universe. He believes in military service and the martial discipline that has shaped his character and way of life. Jan 25, 2008 charlize theron and tommy lee jones in paul haggis in the valley of elah w hether or not it wins oscars, this certainly marks a new and resonant low in relations between hollywood and the. As expected with a tommy lee jones movie, it was well acted. Where crash relentlessly pushed every conflict to a fever pitch, elah takes its cues from tommy lee jones lowsimmering lead performance as a traditionbound man who wants very badly to believe the best about his country, its leaders, and his. Teaming with the civilian detective charlize theron assigned to the case, mikes father, hank tommy lee jones, a career officer, vietnam war vet and retired mp, vows to find the truth.
Most people miss the elemental power of tommy lee jones s smoldering performance and the depth of dramatic irony the writing has instilled in the part of hank deerfield, a father unraveling the horrific and mesmerizing truths of his sons disappearance this movie deserves an 11. The films title refers to the biblical valley where the battle between david and goliath took place paul haggiss in the valley of elah is based on actual events, although the characters names and locations have been changed. In the valley of elah is the story of a war veteran tommy lee jones, and the search for his son, a soldier who recently returned from iraq but has mysteriously gone missing. The actual events upon which the movie is based are atrocious and heartbreaking. Haggiss protagonist in in the valley of elah is such a person. Tommy lee jones, josh brolin, barry corbin, and kathy lamkin also starred in no country for old men 2007 the same year.
Watch in the valley of elah movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. In the valley of elah is a 2007 american crime drama mystery film written and directed by paul haggis, starring tommy lee jones, charlize theron, and susan. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing in the valley of elah near you. Read the in the valley of elah movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Though some of paul haggiss themes are heavyhanded, in the valley of elah is otherwise an engrossing murder mystery and antiwar statement, featuring a. May 18, 2008 in the valley of elah is the story of a war veteran tommy lee jones, and the search for his son, a soldier who recently returned from iraq but has mysteriously gone missing.
The two movies both have albuquerque, new mexico, as a shooting location, and roger deakins as director of photography. In the valley of elah on dvd february 19, 2008 starring tommy lee jones, charlize theron, james franco, frances fisher. Buy in the valley of elah dvd movie, with free shipping. The same material could have been banal or routine with an actor trying to be earnest. In the valley of elah is a 2007 american crime drama mystery film written and directed by paul haggis, starring tommy lee jones, charlize theron, and susan sarandon. This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the movie to get the dialogue. In the valley of elah is a powerful, emotional indictment of what contemporary war can do to young men. A police detective charlize theron helps a retired army sergeant tommy lee jones search for his son, a soldier who went missing soon after returning from iraq. In the valley of elah starring tommy lee jones, charlize theron, and susan sarandon is a throwback to the 1970s when every young american veteran was a ticking time bomb just waiting to explode into violence.
In the valley of elah dvd movie tommy lee jones charlize. This movie really breaks it down what our men and women go through in war and how it can change you. The story behind new film in the valley of elah editor. Charlize theron and tommy lee jones in paul haggis in the valley of elah w hether or not it wins oscars, this certainly marks a new and resonant low in relations between hollywood and the. Most people miss the elemental power of tommy lee joness smoldering performance and the depth of dramatic irony the writing has instilled in the part of hank deerfield, a father unraveling the horrific and mesmerizing truths of his sons disappearance this movie deserves an 11.
The languidly paced story follows the quest of former army man hank deerfields tommy lee jones attempts to track down his awol son after he returns from iraq to a military base in elah. A wide selection of free online movies are available on 123movies. Stream free in the valley of elah full movie online on. Jones plays the roles of father perfectly and draws on his own military experience to aid therons character as she investigates the death further. Tommy lee jones in the valley of elah this was such a great movie. An eighthgeneration texan, actor tommy lee jones, born september 15th, 1946, attended harvard university, where he roomed with future u. Tommy lee jones charlize theron in the valley of elah 2007 uk. In the valley of elah tells the story of a war veteran tommy lee jones, his wife susan sarandon and the search for their son, a soldier who recently returned from iraq but has mysteriously gone missing, and the police detective charlize theron. Crash tommy lee jones has been drawing raves for his performance as the army dad of an iraq vet murdered by his friends, and i concur with those views. In the valley of elah is a 2007 crime drama mystery film written and directed by paul haggis, starring tommy lee jones, charlize theron, and susan sarandon. You can watch movies online for free without registration. Susan sarandon has a much smaller role as the mother. His character is simply compelled to do what he does, and has a lot of experience doing it.
The films title refers to the biblical valley where the battle between david and goliath took place. Tommy lee jones will play a career soldier whose son mysteriously goes awol, shortly after returning to the u. Watch in the valley of elah starring tommy lee jones in this militarywar on directv. In the valley of elah 2007 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Dec 14, 2012 tommy lee jones in the valley of elah this was such a great movie. Tommy lee jones born september 15, 1946 is an american actor and filmmaker. Sep, 2007 paul haggis in the valley of elah is built on tommy lee jones persona, and that is why it works so well. Tommy lee jones nominated for best leading actor for his portrayal plays hank deerfield, a vietnam veteran who has never lost faith in his country. Actor tommy lee jones arrives for the screening of in the valley of elah at the toronto international film festival in toronto, monday, sept. Marshal samuel gerard in the 1993 thriller film the fugitive. In the valley of elah uk trailer starring tommy lee jones. The most obvious mystery is the murder of mike deerfield jonathan tucker, a young soldier just back from iraq and stationed at new mexicos fort rudd. Buy in the valley of elah dvd movie with charlize theron and tommy lee jones save on,discount dvd movies.
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