nadinesalakovv Arbitrage is one of those subtle flat drama thrillers that doesn't really go anywhere. The plot is different and is slightly interesting, but it's not enthralling. The performances are decent, the directing is okay, but could have been better with some script and scene editing changes. The story line revolves around Richard Gere's character "Robert Miller", this character is just not interesting enough to keep viewers hooked.If you don't want a movie that is too heavy, but serious at the same time, Arbitrage is worth watching. Overall, this film is not worth buying, only worth renting on Amazon Prime.

Condemned-Soul Tense drama thriller 'Arbitrage' bounds along with constant forward momentum, and it's all anchored by a tremendous performance from Richard Gere, firing on all cylinders and delivering a late-career surge showing what he's capable of. He stars as New York hedge-fund magnate Robert Miller who appears to be as happy as his position in life suggests: a happily married, philanthropic businessman, husband, and father. However, it quickly becomes apparent that all is not as it seems. He's having an affair with a young artist, and is trying to complete the sale of his trading empire before all his fraudulent dealings can be revealed for all to see. Then an awfully timed accident occurs, sending his life spiralling out of control…With Tim Roth playing a determined detective and Susan Sarandon the unknowing wife, the tension is soon palpable – a persistent fog obscuring Miller and his efforts - as Gere finds himself desperately trying to keep everything together, and we as the viewer know it can't be a happy ending, can it? The longer the film goes on, the tighter the noose becomes around the protagonist, constantly throwing your emotions back and forth between what you know is right, and what you see is wrong. That's down to Richard Gere who you can't credit enough for his portrayal here, in what is arguably his finest role and opportunity in years, rightfully earning himself a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. You simultaneously root for him to wriggle his way out of a condemning position, and loathe him for the corrupt human being he is, with lust and money the appetite of this man we have to try and understand and forgive as proceedings develop. His family gets caught up in the events in more ways than one, and yet you still want Gere to negotiate that tricky path to freedom; make the big deal and cover up his role in the tragedy at the core of the narrative.Reluctantly facing his sins, you wonder: Will he get away with it unscathed, left simply with haunting guilt, or get his deserved comeuppance, reaping the consequences for things he brought down upon himself and those around him? Either way, it's a fantastic thriller with moral undercurrents that has a suitably strong finish.8/10!

marieinkpen Great script, great direction, great acting all round. Richard Gere in a meaty role is always good. Nate Parker is fantastic, loved Stuart Margolin too. The whole supporting cast is wonderful - real, understated, intelligent. Thought I was going to be bored rigid by a film about money but I was mesmerised, even though I don't actually understand a thing hedge funds or arbitrage or ANYTHING. Watch it.

Lee Eisenberg While watching Nicholas Jarecki's "Arbitrage", I got the feeling that it was serving as an indictment of the Wall Street crowd as much as it was about a single person's mistake. Richard Gere's hedge fund manager is exactly the type of amoral person whose actions brought the world economy to ruin. As much as his personal mistake snowballs and causes further tragedy, it's trivial compared to what his business does. And then there's his entire life: he and his wife (Susan Sarandon) and daughter (Brit Marling) spend all their free time attending banquets and exchanging money with other rich snobs.It's a really interesting movie. Gere's character, like Gordon Gekko and Jordan Belfort, sees nothing questionable about his lifestyle or betraying someone to cover up his misdeed. And these types of people are still among us. Too big to jail indeed.I recommend the movie, although I thought that Susan Sarandon and Tim Roth were underused.