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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.7 / 100
2013·Action / Biography / Comedy·2h 9m

PAIN & GAIN

“Their American dream is bigger than yours.”

Daniel Lugo, manager of the Sun Gym in 1990s Miami, decides that there is only one way to achieve his version of the American dream: extortion. To achieve his goal, he recruits musclemen Paul and Adrian as accomplices. After several failed attempts, they abduct rich businessman Victor Kershaw and convince him to sign over all his assets to them. But when Kershaw makes it out alive, authorities are reluctant to believe his story.

Above the Line
Michael Bay·DirectorChristopher Markus·ScreenplayStephen McFeely·ScreenplayBen Seresin·Director of PhotographySteve Jablonsky·Original Music ComposerTom Muldoon·Editor
Cast
Mark Wahlberg·Daniel LugoDwayne Johnson·Paul DoyleAnthony Mackie·Adrian DoorbalTony Shalhoub·Victor KershawEd Harris·Ed DuBoisRob Corddry·John MeseBar Paly·Sorina LuminitaRebel Wilson·Ramona EldridgeKen Jeong·Johnny WuMichael Rispoli·Frank Griga
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Bay·Director
Writing· 2
Christopher Markus·ScreenplayStephen McFeely·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Ben Seresin·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Tom Muldoon·EditorJoel Negron·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Steve Jablonsky·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Jeffrey Beecroft·Production DesignSebastian Schroder·Art DirectionColleen Kelsall·Costume DesignDeborah L. Scott·Costume Design
Production· 7
Michael Bay·ProducerIan Bryce·ProducerMatthew Cohan·Executive ProducerDonald De Line·ProducerScott Gardenhour·Executive ProducerWendy Japhet·Executive ProducerDenise Chamian·Casting
Other Departments· 12
Tanoai Reed·Stunt DoubleHank Amos·StuntsTom Akos·StuntsBobby Talbert·StuntsKenny Bates·Stunt CoordinatorKurt Angle·StuntsEddie Braun·Stunt DriverDale Cannon·StuntsJeff Chase·StuntsJoey Freitas·StuntsJames Cheek·StuntsDean Grimes·Stunts
By the Numbers
70.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$87M
ROI 249%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Determined, Adventurous, Hopeful
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Painted

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Key Elements
BoatOarsCheckered FlagTall Buildings
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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