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Animal (2004)

Animal (2004)
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A notorious gangster must reconcile his past in order to make a future for his criminally-minded son in this crime-drama starring football superstar Jim Brown and Pulp Fiction star Ving Rhames. James "Animal" Allen (Rhames) reveled in a life of violent crime until he was placed behind bars. Upon meeting an ageing revolutionary during his stint in the slammer, Allen is guided toward the written word of Malcolm X and offered an illuminating historic document by Machiavellian slave owner Willy Lynch, leading him to conclude that his people are being manipulated into killing one another by a higher force. Soon released on a technicality, Allen returns home to find that his son Darius (Terrence Howard) has taken up a life of crime and seems bent on maintaining his father's legacy. Now imbued with a newfound sense of clarity and purpose, Allen must convince his son to break the cycle of violence while he still has the power to do so by his own will. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
David J. Burke
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Animal

A notorious gangster must reconcile his past in order to make a future for his criminally-minded son in this crime-drama starring football superstar Jim Brown and Pulp Fiction star Ving Rhames. James "Animal" Allen (Rhames) reveled in a life of violent crime until he was placed behind bars. Upon meeting an ageing revolutionary during his stint in the slammer, Allen is guided toward the written word of Malcolm X and offered an illuminating historic document by Machiavellian slave owner Willy Lynch, leading him to conclude that his people are being manipulated into killing one another by a higher force. Soon released on a technicality, Allen returns home to find that his son Darius (Terrence Howard) has taken up a life of crime and seems bent on maintaining his father's legacy. Now imbued with a newfound sense of clarity and purpose, Allen must convince his son to break the cycle of violence while he still has the power to do so by his own will. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
93 mins

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Director(s):
David J. Burke
Writer(s):
David C. Johnson
Producer(s):
Kip KonwiserVing Rhames
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Ereskine T.

    I read the reviews before I rented this movie and I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is a gritty movie that portrays street life and prison life well. His transformation was anti-climatic though. I really expected something more, but I was entertained enough. A good "nothing on TV" movie to rent and watch.

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    Bridgett M.

    I read the reviews that where already written about this movie and I must say I was feeling the same way before I actually watched this movie. I must admit this low budget movie was kinda like a small version of Malcolm X and South Central put together(you will understand me if you seen either of the movies). However I didn't care to much for the ending but you can't have it your way all the time. I would watch this movie again.

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    Gerard Z.

    Great. Ving Rhames wrote the story. It cuts to the core of our "civilization."

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