No Sudden Move

About No Sudden Move

No Sudden Move, directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Ed Solomon, is a 2021 American crime thriller film. The story is set in the 1950s Detroit when the city was dominated by powerful automakers. It follows a group of small-time criminals who are hired to steal a mysterious document, only for their plan to go horribly wrong. They end up in a web of deceit, paranoia, and murder, which also brings them into conflict with the city's corporate titans.

Making / Production

The film was developed by Warner Bros and produced by Casey Silver. Steven Soderbergh’s distinct directing style was employed, utilizing quick cuts and handheld cameras to create an intense and realistic feel for the film. Filming was undertaken in Detroit, in an effort to truly capture the film's setting and to contribute to the authenticity of the story.

Actors

• Don Cheadle as Curt Goynes: A small-time crook who orchestrates the heist and played his role with convincing fierceness and bewildering complexity.
• Benicio del Toro as Ronald Russo: He gave a stunning performance as another criminal involved in the heist.
• David Harbour as Matt Wertz: He perfectly embodied the character of a middle-class man who got entangled up in the criminal world.
• Jon Hamm as Detective Joe Finney: A 1950's detective, played with convincing authority and sharp wit.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is Steven Soderbergh's third collaboration with Don Cheadle.
• The film was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic with safety protocols.
• The screenplay was kept a complete secret until the day of shooting for most of the cast members.

Quotes

• “All you have to do is sit in the house for a few hours.” - Curt Goynes (to Matt Wertz)
• "You said a man wants to get his house in order, he'd do it himself." - Ronald Russo

Music, Soundtrack

• “It’s a Curse” - Performed by The Ravenettes
• “Am I Blue?” - Performed by Billie Holiday