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Bronx
2020 116 min France PG-13 18+
★6.3
Crime, Thriller, Action, Drama
Director: Olivier Marchal
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Description
Caught in the crosshairs of police corruption and Marseille’s warring gangs, a loyal cop must protect his squad by taking matters into his own hands.
Starring
Lannick Gautry
Actor
Stanislas Merhar
Actor
Kaaris
Actor
Key opinion
Bronx is a grim, stylish crime thriller that leans heavily into the tropes of director Olivier Marchal's police-procedural filmography. While it succeeds in delivering visceral action and strong character performances, the narrative is frequently undermined by an overly complex and disjointed script.
| Theme | The film effectively captures a nihilistic, gritty atmosphere where the line between police and criminals is intentionally blurred. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast delivers strong, memorable performances that anchor the film's violent world. | |
| Acting | Jean Reno offers a compelling departure from his usual screen persona by portraying a vulnerable and uncertain authority figure. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided; some appreciate the sharpening narrative arc, while others find it unnecessarily tangled and plagued by thin, confusing dialogue. |