The Limits of Control
2009 · Movie · R · 116 min · ★ 6.0 · 42% critics
A quiet, enigmatic man travels across Spain on a secretive assignment, following cryptic instructions and meeting strangers who pass along coded messages. As the journey unfolds, the line between an external mission and an inward, dreamlike meditation begins to blur.
Also known as No Limits No Control · Les limites du contrôle
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-05-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Critic score
- 42/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (315 votes)
- Box office
- $1,981,134
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you’re into slow, contemplative mysteries that feel more like a mood piece than a plot-driven thriller; Not for you if you need clear answers, frequent action, or a conventional crime story like Revolver.
Pros: hypnotic, meditative mood; striking Spanish locations; intriguing mystery vibe | Cons: very slow pace; minimal action; story feels opaque
Cast & crew
Isaach de Bankolé
as Lone Man
Alex Descas
as Creole
Jean-François Stévenin
as French
Óscar Jaenada
as Waiter
Luis Tosar
as Violin
Paz de la Huerta
as Nude
Tilda Swinton
as Blonde
Youki Kudoh
as Molecules
John Hurt
as Guitar
Gael García Bernal
as Mexican
Directed by Jim Jarmusch