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Jake Gyllenhaal | ... | ||
Naomi Watts | ... | ||
Chris Cooper | ... |
Phil
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Judah Lewis | ... |
Chris
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C.J. Wilson | ... |
Carl
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Polly Draper | ... |
Margot
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Malachy Cleary | ... |
Davis' Dad
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Debra Monk | ... |
Davis' Mom
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Heather Lind | ... |
Julia
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Wass Stevens | ... |
Jimmy
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Blaire Brooks | ... |
Amy
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Ben Cole | ... |
Steven
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Brendan Dooling | ... |
Todd
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James Colby | ... |
John
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Alfredo Narciso | ... |
Michael
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Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Despite pressure from his father-in-law, Phil (Chris Cooper), to pull it together, Davis continues to unravel. What starts as a complaint letter to a vending machine company turns into a series of letters revealing startling personal admissions. Davis' letters catch the attention of customer service rep, Karen (Naomi Watts), and, amidst emotional and financial burdens of her own, the two form an unlikely connection. With the help of Karen and her son Chris (Judah Lewis), Davis starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew. Written by Fox Searchlight
Demolition is an amazing movie, combining several intertwined lines all connecting at the end. There were some heavy and sensitive issues tackled by this film and they did an awesome job.
I thought the script was well written. I must admit, I didn't see parts of it coming toward the end.
I thought the acting was outstanding. Jake keeps himself in incredible shape and he needed to for this role. It was very physical in parts. His character, you have to feel for him and what he is going through, losing his partner. Chris Cooper is one amazing actor. There are bits where the water works almost turn on. Just amazing.