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Violent Ends
2025 112 min United States of America R 16+
★6.3
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Director: John-Michael Powell
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Description
Lucas Frost, an honest man brought up in a crime family whose only legacy is violence, tries to make his own life with his fiancée, Emma. He is suddenly pulled back into the family business he so despises when his cousin, Eli, perpetrates an armed robbery on a local scrap yard and an innocent life is caught in the crossfire.
US Gross:
$185,131
Starring
Billy Magnussen
Actor
James Badge Dale
Actor
Kate Burton
Actor
Key opinion
Violent Ends is a gritty, fatalistic Southern crime drama that centers on a cycle of generational vengeance. While the film is elevated by a standout lead performance, it is often held back by a predictable narrative trajectory.
| Acting | James Badge Dale delivers a sharply memorable and charismatic performance that anchors the film. | |
| Production | The film effectively establishes a stark and grim atmosphere suitable for its Southern crime setting. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative follows a predictable path that lacks significant surprises for the audience. | |
| Pacing | The slow-burn setup divides viewers between those who find the deliberate pacing worthwhile and those who find the progression sluggish. |