Stone

About Stone

Stone is a 2010 American crime thriller-drama film directed by John Curran. The film follows a seasoned parole officer (Robert De Niro) and his encounter with an arsonist named Stone (Edward Norton), who attempts using his wife (Milla Jovovich) to manipulate the officer into granting him parole. The movie unfolds as a dark exploration of judgment, justification, and morality against the backdrop of a criminal parole system.

Making / Production

The film was written by Angus MacLachlan and directed by John Curran. It was produced by David Mimran, Jordan Schur, and Holly Wiersma, with Millennium Films managing the production. The film was shot primarily in Michigan, making good use of the state's prison facilities and rural landscapes to create an intense, realistic setting.

Actors

• Robert De Niro as Jack Mabry, brings his expertise in playing complex characters to a measured portrayal of a deeply conflicted parole officer.
• Edward Norton plays the titular character Stone, showcasing his versatility and skill by effectively demonstrating the manipulative and desperate sides of his character.
• Milla Jovovich as Lucetta, Stone's wife, convincingly plays her part with both seductive charisma and an undercurrent of darkness.
• Frances Conroy, who plays Mabry's wife Madylyn, gives a touching performance as a woman troubled by her husband's actions.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie reunites co-stars Robert De Niro and Edward Norton for the first time since 2001's 'The Score'.
• The film's title, Stone, not only refers to the name of Norton's character but also may symbolize the hardness and unchangeability of one's judgment.
• Edward Norton reportedly changed his voice and accent to match the character's nuances more naturally.
• The movie was filmed in Michigan and used actual prison facilities.

Quotes

• "There's a hidden truth to the man, in the man." - Jack Mabry
• "You're a believer, ain't ya? Why don't you just, you know, let go. Let go and let God?" - Stone
• "They say the sound can't get out of these walls. It lands back on you. It's the sound of your voice." - Stone

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was written by Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead. The soundtrack imbues the film with a somber, eerie tone, accentuating the psychological tension.
• The soundtrack features a mix of original pieces and pre-existing songs, lending an eclectic feel that compliments the overall atmosphere of the film.