One of the pleasures of Devil is watching what a classic, old-school director Lumet is, focusing intensely on character and staging rather than relying on fast edits or visual trickery. Impressively directed by Sidney Lumet hes 83, you know, this is a thoroughly gripping thriller with a strong script and terrific performances from its two leads. Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead blu-ray Trailer Lumet hasnt been this energetic and perceptive since The Verdict, released two-and-a-half decades ago. The real kudos should go to screenwriter Kelly Masterson, who provocatively mixed a crime drama premise into a film exploring the legacy of damage family members impose upon one another. Sidney Lumet makes his best movie in ages, a crackerjack crime thriller that goes for the jugular. Theres no larger message other than that greed gives us something to hold on to even as it kills us.