Setup vs The Negotiator
The Negotiator has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 4.9/10 for Setup). Setup is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 2h 20m. The Negotiator is the older of the two (1998 against 2011). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Setup
The Negotiator| Setup | The Negotiator | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 4.9/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 1998 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mike Gunther | F. Gary Gray |
| Main cast | James Remar, Will Yun Lee, Jay Karnes, Ryan Phillippe, Shaun Toub | Dean Norris, Ron Rifkin, Samuel L. Jackson, Paul Giamatti, Michael Cudlitz |
Synopsis
Setup
A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.
The Negotiator
The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.
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