Title: 99 Homes
Year: 2014
Genre: Drama
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon, Laura Dern, Nicole Barré, J.D. Evermore
Description: The chilling grip of economic despair, palpable as a winter wind, is what truly defines Ramin Bahrani's '99 Homes.' This isn't just a story about foreclosure; it's a visceral exploration of the American Dream's brutal underbelly, where desperation breeds moral ambiguity and the lines between victim and perpetrator blur. Andrew Garfield delivers a powerhouse performance as a man pushed to his limits, forced to make impossible choices to protect his family. The film's unflinching portrayal of systemic injustice resonates long after the credits roll, leaving a lingering unease that speaks volumes about the fragility of stability and the corrosive nature of unchecked power. '99 Homes' isn't just a film; it's a stark warning, a haunting ballad of survival in a system rigged against the vulnerable.