The “Sharper” movie addresses a simple question – is it risky to con an elderly Billionaire!? So, this crime drama tells an intriguing story about con artists and their elaborate fraud.
This film follows an unconventional way of narrating this tale about lies, deceit, cheating, et al. Thus it focuses on the tale of one character at a time and then moves on to the next relevant one in this movie. As the crooks take centre stage in this mysterious thriller, with the expected and unexpected – twists and turns. Please note that its storylines demand your unwavering attention.
Trailer of the Sharper (2023) Movie
Synopsis of the Sharper (2023) Movie
No one is who they seem in Sharper, a neo-noir thriller of secrets and lies, set amongst New York City’s bedrooms, barrooms and boardrooms. Characters compete for riches and power in a high-stakes game of ambition, greed, lust and jealousy that will keep audiences guessing until the final moment.
A spoiler-free brief review of the Sharper (2023) Movie
A brief about the film
It is a modern con drama set in the world of a Billionaire from Manhattan, New York. This thriller will most likely stimulate your brain cells, as there are quite a few twists and turns.
A couple of reasons to watch it
We shall give a couple of reasons to watch this movie – a con drama. Firstly, we are ardent fans of Julianne Moore, as usual, she is good in this movie too and holds this movie together. Also, we are admirers of Sebastian Stan’s work, although we believe, he could have done better in this crime thriller film.
Its story has a few surprises
Although, it is based on the theme of the con artists, me and my team members were able to guess the central premise as well as some of the critical plots. However, there are quite a few surprises thrown in this film, which makes it a good suspense thriller to watch. If you wish to kill time and want to see a new crime thriller, then go ahead and check it out.
The conclusion
It is a decent crime thriller. And you can certainly watch it if you like an engaging crime drama. Allow us to share one of the dialogues from this movie that we liked.
“We are all human. We are just doing the best we can.”
Madeline (Julianne Moore)
Ratings of this 2023 Movie about Con And Crime
FM’s rating | 3.45/5 |
Rotten Tomatoes ratings as of the date | 70% Tomatometer & 73% Audience Score |
Critics Consensus / Rotten Tomatoes ratings | Although it never comes close to the classic capers it seeks to emulate, this film is just sleek and clever enough to pass the time. |
Poster of this 2023 Movie about Con And Crime

Key details about the Sharper (2023) Movie
Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
Released | February 2023 |
Director | Benjamin Caron |
Writers | Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka |
Age-restrictions | A (18+) Rated R |
Cast | Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, Briana Middleton, John Lithgow, etc. |
Focus on the lead actress Julianne Moore
Besides winning the prestigious – Oscar, BAFTA, SAG and Emmy awards for her acting performances in movies, Julianne Moore has won more than a hundred awards over the years. Here is a list of some of Julianne Moore’s movies and awards.
Movies | The Fugitive (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), Nine Months (1995), Assassins (1995), Surviving Picasso (1996), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), Boogie Nights (1997), The Big Lebowski (1998), Magnolia (1999), The End of the Affair (1999), Hannibal (2001), The Hours (2002), The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005), I’m Not There (2007), Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), Game Change (2012), Still Alice (2014), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), etc. |
We loved Julianne Moore in the Still Alice film. If you like this con-drama movie from the USA, then perhaps check out another con-drama series Kaleidoscope, too.
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