In 2007, Hawke starred alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, Marisa Tomei, and Albert Finney in the crime drama "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead". The final work of Sidney Lumet, the film received critical acclaim. "USA Today" called it "highly entertaining", describing Hawke and Hoffman's performances as excellent. Peter Travers of "Rolling Stone" praised Hawke's performance, noting that he "digs deep to create a haunting portrayal of loss". The following year, Hawke starred with Mark Ruffalo in the crime drama "What Doesn't Kill You". Despite the favorable reception, the film was not given a proper theatrical release due to the bankruptcy of its distributor. In 2009, Hawke appeared in two features: "New York, I Love You", a romance movie comprising 12 short films, and "Staten Island", a crime drama co-starring Vincent D'Onofrio and Seymour Cassel.