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(21735) 6.7 104 min 2019

The Art of Self-Defense is a movie starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, and Imogen Poots. 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...

Starring
Imogen Poots, Alessandro Nivola, Jesse Eisenberg, Steve Terada
Genres
Crime, Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Director
Riley Stearns

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Audio English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
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Quality 480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Genres Crime, Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Director Riley Stearns
Writer Riley Stearns
Stars Imogen Poots, Alessandro Nivola, Jesse Eisenberg, Steve Terada
Country USA
Also Known As L'art de l'autodéfense, El arte de defenderse, L'arte della difesa personale, Umetnost samoodbrane, A Arte da Autodefesa, La mejor defensa es un ataque, ジ・アート・オブ・セルフ・ディフェンス, W obronie wlasnej, Sztuka samoobrony
Runtime 1H 44M
Description 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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6 customer reviews about comedy «The Art of Self-Defense»

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Russell H.
Monday, 22 Jun 2020 23:34

There's a great deal of similarity between the film and my own experience of having to defend myself against attackers. I have learned a great deal from this film, and it has changed my view of the truth. I do not have an interest in hearing about how to defend yourself, I have an interest in learning the truth. This film was a true education. I've never read the original book, but I still like it. The basic elements of the film were intact. A detective's questions about the murder scene were critical, but still were essential to the actual story. The situations in the film were similar to the situations that I had to deal with. I also liked the way the film gave me a story I could relate to, and a character I could identify with. The cast was perfect. The one drawback I would say is that it was a little slow to start. There was a great deal of background info given about the crimes, which I think is important, but I thought it would have been nice to see a bit more information about what made this movie a great success. I think a lot of people were confused about the motivations of the characters, and why they were on this mission. I think that is a good point to note. The reason they were on the mission was because they were victims of the same crime, and that is what is important to the story. As with the film, I think that is the best way to learn the truth. This film had a great way of moving the audience into the story. You got into the story, and got a real feeling of how the crime happened, and the characters. I think that is what makes a good movie. The movie was very entertaining. I really liked how they used musical scores to tell the story. Some of the music was really catchy. The best way to describe this film is that it moves you into the story, and gives you a feeling of what the crime was like. I do think the film is a little slow, but I think it was for the right reason. I think that the actors gave the best performance. I liked the acting for this film because it showed a great deal of emotion. For example, in the film, when the film was about the guilt, I felt a lot of guilt. I also enjoyed the film because it was different. I liked the film because it did not have the same ending as the book. There was also a lot of attention paid to the issues of race in America, and how the character and the crime were based on race. I really enjoyed the film. I really liked the fact that it did not have the same ending that I had expected. I also enjoyed the fact that the film moved the audience into the story. I think it was a good film, and I give it a 10/10.
Matthew
Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020 16:50

When I first heard about this movie I thought it was just another typical chick flick. I thought it might be lame. However, I was pleasantly surprised. As soon as I saw the trailers I knew that it was going to be different. This movie definitely had me, it made me laugh, it made me cry, and it was just a really good movie. I actually thought the storyline was really good. It was great. All the characters were good. I think that it was great how the movie showed the dark side of the world. I thought that the ending was really good as well. It was great to see a good ending to a really great movie. The ending was really great. It made me feel happy and sad at the same time. The movie was great. I definitely recommend this movie.
Danielle W.
Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 12:22

It's been a while since I've seen this film, but it's still one of my favorite films. I'm not sure if I would call it a thriller or a comedy, but it's a very enjoyable film. The film is a bit slow, but that's just the way I like it. The acting is good, and the story is pretty good. The film is definitely a good movie. It has a good story, and the acting is good. The film is also a little slow. I'm not sure if it's because of the story, or the fact that the film is slow, but it's still a good film. It's definitely worth watching. It's worth a rental.
Gloria
Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 08:01

This is a nice movie. I thought the acting was good, the direction was good, and the story was good. I liked the fact that the movie was a lot of fun. It was well written, with a good cast, and a good story. I thought the ending was a bit too predictable, but that was the only negative about the movie. I was very happy with the movie, and would recommend it to anyone who likes a good movie. I would give this movie a 7/10.
Thomas W.
Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 17:51

James Cagney, a successful, well-known celebrity chef, has been acting in small roles since his career began. He seems to be on a break from acting until he appears in "The Art of Self Defense", a drama about a genius, played by Richard Gere, who is going to court to defend himself against a man who has made it his business to kidnap his ex-wife and her friends. He is the local celebrity lawyer who does not need the money to get a case settled and to get a case settled he requires a high-level celebrity to appear before him and defend him. It seems to be a popularity contest, but we are not fooled. This is an incredibly interesting and entertaining film. It starts out in the legal system of a California, or the movie, the rest of the movie takes place in New York City, where the court system is dominated by old men who say their name. As the film progresses we are introduced to the principal characters, including Paul Giamatti as James Cagney, who plays it off as a vulnerable man. He has been working hard at being a respectable lawyer in order to defend himself and others. The first scene he meets one of the court guards who offers to give him a chance to represent him in court, if he wishes. He accepts the offer and is supposed to represent Giamatti, but when he meets the star of the movie, who is played by Richard Gere, he suddenly is attracted to him. He sees in him a man he has never seen before, and a man he wants to protect. They begin to build a relationship, and a love that is unknown to him. We learn more about him, and his own unique view of the world. It is an exciting and clever movie. It is great for the whole family, and a great idea for a comedy. Richard Gere is a brilliant actor, and this film is an ideal example of why he is a good actor. He gives a very intelligent and funny performance. I love how he makes us believe that he is so insecure that he would take a risk just to protect someone he barely knows. Richard Gere is great. The other great actor is Paul Giamatti, who plays his friend and lawyer for this movie. He gives a very interesting and intelligent performance. This is a very good movie, and a great idea for a comedy.
Heather
Friday, 01 May 2020 08:17

What can I say? Like the title suggests, the film is about the "art" of self-defense. But, this movie is a lot more than that. Not only is it filled with action, the movie is filled with so many themes that you'll be thinking about it for days afterwards. Not to mention, the storyline is surprisingly interesting and captivating. But, what makes this movie so unique is the dialogue. In the beginning, the movie is just your typical "right-on" way of dealing with the murder of a rich man. But, it doesn't matter, because you can tell that the characters are going to come out differently when it comes to the moral aspect of the film. After the murder, however, you'll be surprised how much they have changed and even the most innocent of people will be shocked by how much they've changed. At first, you think that all this drama is just hype, but, after watching the movie, you'll realize that this is the main purpose of the film. In the end, this film really proves that even the simplest, most innocent things can have a much more profound effect on you if you think about it long enough. I think that, although this movie is pretty much boring, but, it is still worth watching because it will leave you feeling inspired. It's a classic in my book. But, what I think is truly amazing is how everyone involved with the movie has done a great job. I would definitely recommend watching this movie.
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