CheerupSilver Very Cool!!!

Acensbart Excellent but underrated film

Micah Lloyd Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

Staci Frederick Blistering performances.

Eye_MD_B Most people see the world as black & white, good & evil, and this movie shows that not only cold capitalistic greed, but also wearm-hearted loving care can both cause great pain - if not accompanied by inner wisdom and ethics.(Of course capitalistic ventures damage greater numbers of people, but the principle is the same). So it's a brilliant movie about both sides of the same coin called "blind decisions".

SophiaWhite232 The Debt is a financial drama that I recommend watching at least once. Novice director Barney Elliott teams up with executive producer Christine Vachon and a talented, star studded cast to deliver his first feature film. Set partly in New York and Peru, The Debt tracks three distinct narratives on the path to meeting each other. Throughout each of their stories, the characters face financial and moral issues that force them to make tough, life- changing decisions. The complexity of the film is the best part about it. It allows the actors to immerse themselves into their roles and challenges the audience to think more deeply. In one narrative, Stephen Dorff's character Oliver must make challenging decisions to either secure a large international business deal or help Peruvian natives keep their land. On the flip side in Lima, the talented Elsa Olivero plays Maria Ruiz, a poor nurse who is desperately struggling to care for her sickly mother. The struggles of life and business are exposed to show that even decent people will make bad choices when pushed to the brink. If you like emotionally charged films, I recommend adding this one to your summer watch list.

Levi Saulnier The Debt features riveting talent all across the board. Blade's Stephen Dorff and The Bourne Ultimatum's David Strathairn shine as the bankers who attempt to acquire land from a Peruvian family. Barney Elliott has managed to put together a moving cast that portrays the suspenseful story; with a special mention for Elsa Olivero who gives a heartbreaking performance as a nurse who tries desperately to care for her sick mother. The narrative is topical as it involves three separate stories that intertwine because of a deal to buy some land in Peru by New York financiers. In my opinion, newcomer Barney Elliott showcases great direction and writing as presented by a surprising turn the film makes, which caught me off guard. Furthermore, the film is shot beautifully as Peru is such a vibrant setting. It's great to see an independent movie that utilizes every frame from start to finish and kept me on edge. I recommend that any film lover see this feature.

subxerogravity I like watching movies about other cultures other than my own.The structure of The Debt told a human very story as they say:A nurse desperate to find a way to get her sick mother the surgery she needs.A small boy learning the hard way how to take care of his father's land.A man born in Peru and educated in America trying to balance business with doing the right thing for his people.http://cinemagardens.com/index.php/2016/07/11/the-debtIt's down to Earth sub plots like this that make the movie pop out and come together so well.I really loved the back drop of Peru. it's a beautiful country, and the sound of the wind blowing into the boom mic actually made me feel like I was there.The Debt has a lot of layers to it because of all the sub stories and lead to one huge plot about an international fiancé deal going south and Stephen Dorff's character, Oliver's attempts to fix it, but it never gets too complex that you can't follow, even with the subtitles.Very low key movie does not hold back the emotional and political drama it is.