The Best Offer (2014)
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Cast
as Virgil Oldman
as Robert
as Claire
as Billy
as Lambert
as Assistente di Virgil
as Sarah
as Girl in the Bar
as Young Woman
as Housekeeper
as Virgil's Assistant #1
as Virgil's Assistant
as Virgil's Assistant
as Bartender
as Steirereck Maitre
as Steirereck Manager
as First Daughter
as Second Daughter
as Owner
as Mrs. Derain
as Showroom Owner
as Woman Head Restorer
as Passenger
as Shopkeeper Jewelry Store
as Merchant #1
as Art Dealer #2
as Merchant #3
as Merchant #4
as London Auction Director
as Auction Assistant
as Gallery Owner #1
as Gallery Owner #2
as Oldman Auction Client #1
as Tall Gentleman
as Academy President
as Museum Woman Director
as Notary
as First Expert
as art expert
as Young Man in the Bar
as Youth
as Professor
as Photographer
as Woman in Restaurant
as First Woman
as Second Woman
as First Girl
as Second Girl
as Terri
as First Nurse
as Second Nurse
as Real Estate Agent
as Waiter Night & Day
as Client London #1
as Client London #2
as Client London #3
as London Virgil Assistant
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Critic Reviews for The Best Offer
All Critics (34) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (15)
The movie's an eyeful, though, thanks to the intricate production design and many artworks on display; it's also an earful, thanks to Ennio Morricone's fittingly lush score.
"The Best Offer" is at its best when it's decidedly weird.
An uneven but weirdly mesmerizing drama/thriller, Giuseppe Tornatore's "The Best Offer" offers an acting showcase to Geoffrey Rush.
Italian writer-director Giuseppe Tornatore... designs beautiful sets around Virgil, who holds the screen in nearly every shot.
The film has several smart twists and surprises up its well-tailored sleeve.
If its destination is patently obvious from the outset, the journey does at least offer scattered pleasures.
Audience Reviews for The Best Offer
With an appalling lack of subtlety, awful dialogue and badly-constructed characters (the protagonist's actions and motivations are puzzling from beginning to end), it seems like this corny little romance full of clichés and predictable twists is making a huge effort to be bad.
Super Reviewer
This could have been a great movie, but it has one too many unnecessary and off-key scenes and far too many on-the-nose components. Rush's character, Virgil Oldman, is an interesting character study, and of course, Rush delivers. Too bad this character is placed in a weird scenario as a reluctantly lascivious old man (hahah get it). The original premise has a classic fairytale feel, but is squandered on wish fulfillment sequences. The supporting characters are totally one dimensional and exist to push the boring plot, give space for Rush's character to voice his thoughts, or lay down some heavy-handed metaphors. The production design is the highlight of this film. There are many scenes that could produce an audible 'wow". If you want something light and pointless but visually engaging, this is a good flick to have on in the background while you get slammed or web surf.
Super Reviewer
A film rich in symbolism and meaning, with a superb performance by Geoffrey Rush. Better than average cinematography and a twist that keeps you thinking and considering the message long after the film has ended. (Tell me the statute Rush hides behind isn't a brilliant allegory for the entire film! Brilliant!) The music gets high marks as well. Highly recommended -- even if you're only looking for a good caper movie.
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The Best Offer Quotes
| Billy: | Human emotions are like works of art. They can be forged. They seem just like the original, but they're a forgery. |
| Virgil Oldman: | Forgery? |
| Billy: | Everything can be faked, Virgil. Joy, pain, hate, illness, recovery, even love. |
| Virgil Oldman: | I suppose feeling a certain interest in a person necessarily engenders a conviction that she's beautiful. |
| Billy: | Emotions are like work of art. They can be forged they seem just like the original but they are forgery. |