Lawless (2012)
Directed by: John Hillcoat
Screenplay by: Nick Cave
Genre: Crime | Drama | Western
Running Time: 115 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Theater
When the law became corrupt, outlaws became heroes.
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Comments: I fucking love Tom Hardy. To be honest, I never really noticed him until Warrior, but now that I have he's quickly becoming one of my favorite actors (I think this is probably the second or third time that I've mentioned how I really need to sit down and watch Bronson). Hardy owns Lawless, though it doesn't hurt that I really don't care for Shia LaBeouf. LaBeouf's performance is fine in the film, and I honestly believe him when he says he's done doing big Hollywood shitfests. But I can't help but think of him in drek like Transformers and Indiana Jones Part Quatre every time his little idiot face was onscreen.
LaBeouf annoyances aside, Lawless was a damn fine film. The pacing was off at times (something that seems like it plagues all of John Hillcoat's films), and it took a little bit to get moving. However, once the film hit its stride I was hooked. Lawless comes recommended to anyone looking for a solid late-Summer film with some top-notch performances. Yes, even LaBeouf.
LaBeouf annoyances aside, Lawless was a damn fine film. The pacing was off at times (something that seems like it plagues all of John Hillcoat's films), and it took a little bit to get moving. However, once the film hit its stride I was hooked. Lawless comes recommended to anyone looking for a solid late-Summer film with some top-notch performances. Yes, even LaBeouf.
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