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Son of a Gun
2014 108 min Australia, Canada, United Kingdom R 18+
★6.2
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Julius Avery
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Description
Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount. JR soon finds himself under the watchful eye of Australia's most notorious criminal, Brendan Lynch, but protection comes at a price.
Budget:
$12M
Worldwide:
$660,241
Starring
Ewan McGregor
Actor
Brenton Thwaites
Actor
Alicia Vikander
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Son of a Gun is generally regarded as a mediocre crime drama that squanders its potential despite a strong central performance from Ewan McGregor. While some viewers appreciate its Australian setting and gritty aspirations, most critics find the plot predictable, the character development thin, and the execution inconsistent.
| Acting | Ewan McGregor delivers a charismatic and vivid performance that stands as the film's strongest asset. | |
| Acting | Brenton Thwaites struggles in the lead role, failing to match the screen presence of his more seasoned co-stars. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for relying on tired genre clichés, logical inconsistencies, and a poorly developed love subplot. | |
| Ending | The film’s conclusion is divisive; some find it a clever and suspenseful twist, while others dismiss it as unrealistic and unsatisfying. |