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Lawless (2012) Reviews

Lawless (2012)
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Three rebellious, bootlegging brothers find the elusive American Dream within their reach, and fight to maintain their grip as powerful urban gangsters reap the rewards of their hard work in this sprawling Great Depression-era crime drama from director John Hillcoat (The Road, The Proposition). At the height of Prohibition, ambitious country boy Jack Bondurant dreams of becoming "Public Enemy #1" while reaping all the benefits that go with the gangster lifestyle. By expanding his family's moonshining business, he plots to launch a vast criminal empire while winning the heart of beautiful Amish girl Bertha. With his older, intimidating brother Howard by his side, Jack has the brawn to get the job done, too. But they need a strong leader to guide them -- a responsibility that falls on their eldest sibling Forrest. Stoic and stalwart, Forrest is the kind of man who holds his cards close, and places a high value on character. Meanwhile, as the three siblings rise to power while battling treachery on both sides of the law, a mysterious woman named Maggie appears out of nowhere, prompting the thoughtful Forrest to question the true price of his outlaw ways. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
John Hillcoat
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
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Maurice W.

Five star for the entertainment value of this bad good guys and good bad guys production. I highly recommend it for its entertainment value. A little violence but well worth viewing. The acting was natural and very convincing too.

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LW W.

WOW, totally unexpected, the movie was excellent. The actors make you feel like you want to jump in there and help them out. Great story, great acting.

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Kathryn H.

Pretty good movie, you men out there will like it. The times were hard back then and people had to do what they had to do to make it during the depression. Basically three misfits trying to make it without a mother and a father. Lots of violence, and true brotherly love. Rent it!

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Elicia M.

This film was cinematography perfection. I love it and hate that I didn't see it at the theater. I will definitely purchase this blu-ray!

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Jesse S.

this was a great movie.. my wife even enjoyed this movie!!!!!!

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Brandy C.

Wonderful all the way around. The acting seriously brought the film to life. It drawled you in the story. The heart felt emotion and at times the lack of emotion was fantastic! I don't want to give to much a way about the movie but it is a MUST SEE! The story line was unbelievably good. It was based on a true story, I loved that.

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Ryan A.

Not bad at all. I liked the story because it s based on a true story. The casts did a great job and made it really look realistic. I'd recommend this film.

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Neal H.

Cave's collaboration with Hillcoat on The Proposition, was dynamite! At least Guy Pearce and Tom Hardy are receiving credit as top-notch talent. Lawless though is too predictable and limited charactor study. It didn't shed neccessary light on brothers' development. The viewer has only stereo-typical southern back-woods rebel-thing to reflect upon. It's not enough. Look to Sayle's Matewon, Coen's Miller's Crossing, or Mendes' Road to Predetion instead. Just too many contridictions-distractions: what appeal was there for Maggie to fall for Forrest, particularly after being sexually assualted in his store; how is that Pearce's charactor and Chastian's charactor both arrive from Chicago (he's seen her); would Jack move so far away from his brothers' values; where in neighboring Roanoke, VA would Jack purchase custom clothes, or purchase that kind of car during The Depression; would Jack really take his love interest to the stills. Really? C'mon man!

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    Bonnie and james P.

    Saw this last night, and it was as good as I hoped it would be. I love this time period and the fact it was based on the true story of the Bondurant Brothers, moonshiners, made it interesting. The movie went beyond my expectations with the excellent acting, and attention to detail. A little violent of course, but mixed with love stories as well... Best movie about this subject matter I have seen.

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    Mark J.

    Definitely worth renting, Lawless has all of the compelling elements of fine drama, love story subplots, strong villains, characters with strengths and weaknesses and gritty storyline. The fact that it has roots in actual events and people also adds to the satisfaction of glimpsing into a not too distant era in our country's evolution, and provides a strong commentary about moral relativism

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    Jan B.

    very good movie, I especially liked Tom Hardy....between warrior and lawless i think He is a force to be admired for his poutiness almost like Brando. Guy was a good bad guy would like to have done him myself!

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