The Yards Reviews

The Yards Review
by Dennis Schwartz (Rating: C+)
YARDS, THE (director/writer: James Gray; screenwriter: Matt Reeves; cinematographer: Harris Savides; editor: Jeffrey Ford; music: Howard Shore; cast: Mark Wahlberg (Leo Handler), Joaquin Phoenix (Willie Guitierrez), Charlize Theron (Erica Stoltz),...more

The Yards Review
by edwin jahiel
THE YARDS (2000) ***1/2 Directed by James Gray. Written by Gray and Matt Reeves. Photography, Harris Savides. Editing, Jeff Ford. Production design, Kevin Thompson. Music, Howard Shore. Cast: Mark Wahlberg (Leo Handler), Charlize Theron (Erica...more

The Yards Review
by Jon Popick
It’s been 27 years since The Exorcist forever changed the nation’s perception of pea soup. The film, which was nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and three acting roles (it won for sound and screenplay), allegedly caused some...more

The Yards Review
by Ross Anthony
"Code of Silence" or "Honor Among Thieves" -- not that these are very exciting alternate titles, but then "The Yards" isn't hard to beat. Equally humdrum, the opening act (first third) of the film which slowly introduces the characters in the play. more

The Yards Review
by Harvey S. Karten
Reviewed by Harvey Karten Miramax Films Director: James Gray Writer: James Gray & Matt Reeves Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan, Ellen Burstyn, Faye Dunaway, Andrew Davoli, Steve Lawrence, Tony Musante, Victor Argo,...more

The Yards Review
by Steve Rhodes
THE YARDS, by director James Gray (LITTLE ODESSA), is a keenly observant film about a pair of two-bit hoods who accidentally get in way over their heads. The charismatic but foolish criminals, Leo Handler and Willie Gutierrez, are played masterfully...more

The Yards Review
by Norm Schrager
filmcritic.com presents a review from staff member Norm Schrager. You can find the review with full credits at http://filmcritic.com/misc/emporium.nsf/2a460f93626cd4678625624c007f2b46/1c63db281e5f3b128825695c00707057?OpenDocument more