British director David Mackenzie returns with another terrific film which is a riveting prison drama. A violent teenager is transferred to an adult prison where his father also serves time which makes things worse for both. Writer Jonathan Asser and Mackenzie have a created one of the best films in the genre with this explosive tale of two men on the edge where violence has become part of their existence. Jack O'Connell stars with a terrific performance which raw and brutal along an equally terrific supporting cast that includes Ben Mendelsohn, Rupert Friend, Sam Spruell, David Ajala and Anthony Welsh. 1001 Films' coverage of current releases.
Friday, August 29, 2014
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British director David Mackenzie returns with another terrific film which is a riveting prison drama. A violent teenager is transferred to an adult prison where his father also serves time which makes things worse for both. Writer Jonathan Asser and Mackenzie have a created one of the best films in the genre with this explosive tale of two men on the edge where violence has become part of their existence. Jack O'Connell stars with a terrific performance which raw and brutal along an equally terrific supporting cast that includes Ben Mendelsohn, Rupert Friend, Sam Spruell, David Ajala and Anthony Welsh. 1001 Films' coverage of current releases.
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