Genre: Thriller/Historical
Director: Paul Greengrass
Writer: Jimmy Ellis
Based on the novel by Matthew Reilly
Cast: Jamie Dornan, Raffey Cassiedy, Sean Penn, Yilmaz Edrogan, Ray Abruzzo, Ellar Coltrane, Diego Luna, Asa Butterfield, Jordi Molla, Vanessa Redgrave, Fionnula Flanagan, Robbie Coltrane
Budget: $49,000,000
Domestic Box Office: $47,490,381
Foreign Box Office: $39,992,854
Total Profit: -$10,577,429
Reaction: This film definitely wasn't an easy one for the marketing department. Part historical drama, part murder mystery, part chess film - The Tournament ended up losing money, but we were hoping the pedigree of Paul Greengrass and the draw of rising stars like Dornan and Cassidy would bring people into the theater.
"Despite strong lead performances from Jamie Dornan and Raffey Cassidy, Paul Greengrass' The Tournament is a muddled film with too many moving pieces and not enough coherency." - Chris Mears, Slashfilm
"Jamie Dornan once again shows that he really could be the next A-list star with another strong performance. The film manages to transplant a mystery/thriller plot line to a unique historical setting, creating a unique film experience." - Dave Cone, New York Post
"The Tournament moves along at a snail's pace, slowly unweaving the mystery. Unfortunately, the film is being marketed as a thriller, and it isn't exactly thrilling." - Sean Williamson, Toronto Star
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Rated R for some graphic violence, disturbing images and sexual content
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