The Death and Life of Bobby Z 2007

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56 Reviews

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Gummy
sticky mess rating
87%
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A DEA agent provides former Marine Tim Kearney with a way out of his prison sentence: impersonate Bobby Z, a recently deceased drug dealer, in a hostage switch with a crime lord. When the negotiations go awry, Kearney flees, with Z's son in tow.

Paul Walker

as Tim Kearney

Laurence Fishburne

as Tad Gruzsa

Olivia Wilde

as Elizabeth

Jason Lewis

as Bobby Z

Michael Bowen

as Duke

Richard Bairos

as Drug dealer

Jarrod Bunch

as Security Guard

Shirly Brener

as Surfer Girl

Keith Carradine

as Johnson

Chuck Liddell

as Maddog

Director:

John Herzfeld

Writer:

Don Winslow, Bob Krakower, Allen Lawrence

Genres:

Drama,Action,Thriller,Crime

Release Date:

2007 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

97 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Death and Life of Bobby Z

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Paul Walker

as Tim Kearney

Laurence Fishburne

as Tad Gruzsa

Olivia Wilde

as Elizabeth

Jason Lewis

as Bobby Z

Michael Bowen

as Duke

Richard Bairos

as Drug dealer

Jarrod Bunch

as Security Guard

Shirly Brener

as Surfer Girl

Keith Carradine

as Johnson

Chuck Liddell

as Maddog

Joaquim de Almeida

as Don Huertero

Paul Diaz

as Felipe

Troy Brenna

as Actor

Rebekah Chaney

as Ashley

Adamo P. Cultraro

as Monk's Boat Captain

Jason Flemyng

as Brian Cervier

Rob Fleming

as Prisoner

Carrie Fleshman

as Server at party

RayVeness

as Party Girl

Candace Elaine

as Monk's bikini babe #2

M.C. Gainey

as Boom Boom

Dax Garner

as Aryan Brotherhood inmate

Daniel N. Butler

as Prisoner (uncredited)

Thomas Rosales Jr.

as Huertero Thug

Bruce Dern

as Narrator

Zoshka Mizak

as Sexy Woman

Jacob Vargas

as Jorge Escobar

Josh Stewart

as Monk

Julio Oscar Mechoso

as Mexican Detective

Raymond J. Barry

as Stanley

Robert Vazquez

as Gangster (voice, uncredited)

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