# The Way of the Gun (2000)

> Two ruthless kidnappers seize a mob-connected surrogate and trigger a deadly pursuit where guns decide every negotiation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1066

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Christopher McQuarrie
- Cast: Ryan Phillippe, Benicio del Toro, Juliette Lewis, Taye Diggs, Nicky Katt, Geoffrey Lewis, Scott Wilson, Dylan Kussman
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0202677/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: sardonic, violent, paranoid, late night crime movie, cult film marathon

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