Release: Territory

 

Territory

Genre: Crime/Mystery

Director: S. Craig Zahler

Writers: Jimmy Ellis & Dwight Gallo

Cast: Vince Vaughn, Grace Dove, Elisabeth Shue, Graham Greene, Dwight Yoakam, Kelly Macdonald, Clayne Crawford, Martin Sensmeier, Rod Rondeaux, Gil Birmingham

Budget: $42,000,000

Domestic Box Office: $64,008,126

Foreign Box Office: $31,413,594

Total Profit: $10,858,497

Reaction: Writers Dwight Gallo and Jimmy Ellis continue their hot streak with the box office success of this one, which is their first project together outside of the Marvel Universe.

"Territory is one of the most confident crime films in recent memory. Zahler, Vaughn, Dove, Gallo and Ellis all make it seem so easy and effortless here. The story moves at an ideal pace for a mystery film, knowing when to slow down and pick up the pace again. I loved seeing Vince Vaughn in his role here. It's easy to forget that he was a dramatic actor before he was a comedic superstar, but he goes back to those roots here with aplomb." - Cooper Wilson, The Earl Hays Press

"Sometimes it's just comforting to see a movie that knows what it is and that was the case with Territory. The music, location, and performances work together to build a world that you can almost smell (which I mean in the best way possible). The standout performances for me were Grace Dove and the always-great Graham Greene and the one that didn't work initially clicked by the end given the film's final reveal." - Charles Triano, Los Angeles Times

"This movie evokes a range of emotions, but from my perspective, I have overwhelmingly positive feedback to share. Vince Vaughn and Grace Dove make an incredible team, with Dove shining a bit brighter. The film captivates the audience with its well-executed buildup of suspense and tension, only to falter with an incomplete or unsatisfying ending. Despite this setback, the film's impressive performances, direction, and premise make it a highly recommended watch." - Blake Henson, Star Tribune

Rated R for violence, sexual content/nudity and language