Shoplifters vs The Counselor
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 5.3/10 for The Counselor). The Counselor is the shorter watch at 1h 57m compared with 2h . The Counselor is the older of the two (2013 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shoplifters
The Counselor| Shoplifters | The Counselor | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 5.3/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Ridley Scott |
| Main cast | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky | Sam Spruell, Michael Fassbender, Natalie Dormer, Rosie Perez, Toby Kebbell |
Synopsis
Shoplifters
In the outskirts of Tokyo, a poor but close-knit group living on the fringes of society survives through shoplifting and odd jobs. When Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl, their already fragile existence begins to unravel. As the family grows attached to her, buried secrets surface, forcing them to confront the true meaning of love, belonging, and what makes a family.
The Counselor
A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.
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