Drama,Thriller
United States of America
Stone is a 2010 American drama thriller film directed by John Curran and starring Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, and Milla Jovovich. The film follows the story of a veteran parole officer who is about to retire and is assigned to evaluate the case of an arsonist named Gerald "Stone" Creeson (played by Edward Norton) who is looking for early parole. However, when Stone's wife, Lucetta (played by Milla Jovovich), meets with Jack Mabry (played by Robert De Niro) to help convince him that her husband deserves parole, things get complicated.
As Jack and Lucetta interact more, their lives start to unravel as they reveal their secrets and desires. Jack is haunted by flashbacks of his past infidelities, while Lucetta's true intentions for seducing Jack remain unknown. Meanwhile, Stone becomes increasingly desperate to secure his release from prison, leading him to make a shocking request of Jack that tests his moral and ethical values.
The film explores themes of morality, redemption, and human relationships as it delves into the darkness within each character. The performances of De Niro, Norton, and Jovovich are highly praised in the film, with Norton earning critical acclaim for his portrayal of the manipulative and complex Stone.
Overall, Stone is a gripping and intense drama that keeps the audience on their toes until the very end as it navigates the intricate web of secrets and lies.
