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Son of a Gun (2014)

Directed by Julius Avery

Action | Crime | Drama

Most recently watched by schofizzy, sensoria, jeneot33

Overview

Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount. JR soon finds himself under the watchful eye of Australia’s most notorious criminal, Brendan Lynch, but protection comes at a price.

Rated R | Length 108 minutes

Actors

Ewan McGregor | Brenton Thwaites | Alicia Vikander | Jacek Koman | Matthew Nable | Tom Budge | Nash Edgerton | Damon Herriman | Eddie Baroo | Marko Jovanović | Sam Hutchin | Lucas Brown | Jesse McGinn | Brendan Kerkvliet | Matt Flannagan | Geoff Kelso | Peter Neaves | Kazimir Sas | Craig Sparrowhawk | Jared De' Har | Stephanie Power | Warwick Sadler | Mick Innes | Sarah Filippi | John Boxer | Russell Kiefel | Nick Britton | Richard Suliman | Isaac Money | David Thomson

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
03/24/2015TVBlu-rayRented3 stars
 

Viewing Notes

I wanted to love this film so much, but all of it fell flat and became a pretty boring slog. Ewan McGregor is fantastic, but the lead actor (I forget his name) is vacant and forgettable.

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