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Boiler Room

• GAGA
• Release Date: Feb 18, 2000

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Metascore

63out of 100

Generally favorable reviewsbased on 34 CriticsWhat's this?

User Score

8.5out of 10

Universal acclaimbased on 14 Ratings

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• Starring: Giovanni Ribisi
• Summary: A riveting expose of one of the biggest and most lucrative scams in American history -- and a dramatic look at a generation obsessed with the speed of wealth and success. (New Line Cinema)

• Director: Ben Younger
• Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Crime
• Rating: R
• Runtime: 120 min
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Critic Reviews

1. Positive:20out of 34
2. Mixed:12out of 34
3. Negative:2out of 34

1. TNT RoughCut

   Christopher Brandon

   90

   The definitive representation of young American men at the start of the 21st century.

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2. Film.com

   Ernest Hardy

   60

   Isn't a must-see, but it's definitely worthwhile.

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3. Baltimore Sun

   Ann Hornaday

   38

   Blessed with some outstanding performances, among them Ribisi's.

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1. Positive:5out of 6
2. Mixed:0
3. Negative:1out of 6

1. FelixQ.

   10

   Ribisi is quite decidedly my favorite actor, so I could be slightly prejudice in my opinion of this one, but I don't think so. Usually I… Expand

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2. jp992751

   8

   Superb acting and an intriguing dramatic storyline makes Boiler Room a great movie few have heard of. Fantastic performances abound by Ribisi,… Expand

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