The Ax 2005
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56 Reviews
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SplatBruno loved his job as a middle manager at a paper company, but optimistically views being laid off as an opportunity. After two years of searching for a comparable position, optimism turns to desperation. His wife works two jobs, and their marriage slowly deteriorates as their hold on the middle class slips away. Bruno concocts a grimly audacious plan to identify and kill his fellow job applicants so that he is the only qualified person left.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Bruno Davert
as Marlène Davert
as Maxime Davert
as Betty Davert
as Hutchinson
as Machefer
as Etienne Barnet
as Inspector Kesler
as Iris Thompson
as Post Office Clerk
Director:
Writer:
Costa-Gavras, Jean-Claude Grumberg, Donald E. Westlake
Stars:
José Garcia, Karin Viard, Geordy Monfils, Christa Théret, Ulrich Tukur, Olivier Gourmet, Yvon Back, Thierry Hancisse, Olga Grumberg, Yolande Moreau,
Genres:
Comedy,Crime,Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
2005 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
118 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Ax
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
CG
Cast
as Bruno Davert
as Marlène Davert
as Maxime Davert
as Betty Davert
as Hutchinson
as Machefer
as Etienne Barnet
as Inspector Kesler
as Iris Thompson
as Post Office Clerk
as Quinlan Longus
as Garage Owner
as Predator
as Inspector
as TV Host
as Mrs. Rick
as Edouard Rick
as Judy Rick
as Gradé Gendarmerie
as Motard Gendarmerie
as Barman Arcadia
as PDG
as Rolf Kranz
as Inspector Otto Zirner
as Jack
as Department Manager
as Mr. Birch
as Madame Birch
as Young Driver
as Dentist
as Gas Station Attendant
as Léon Ringer
as Madame Ringer
as TV Journalist
as TV Journalist
as First Witness
as Second Witness
as Third Witness
as Prosecutor
as Maxime's Friend's Father
as Young Commissioner
as Maid
as Male Driver
as Female Driver
as Young Woman Cabin
as Lydia
as Garbage Collector
as Tap Dancer
as Film Director
as Civil Inspector
as Civil Inspector
as Civil Inspector
as Civil Inspector
as Assistant Kessler
as Young Man Interviewer
as Young Woman Interviewer
as Concierge Blacher
as Café l'Étape Customer
as Café l'Étape Customer
as Mrs. Kranz (uncredited)
as Man in the Restaurant (uncredited)
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