Storyline
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.
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Jacek Koman, Matthew Nable, Nash Edgerton, Ewan McGregor, Damon Herriman, Eddie Baroo, Alicia Vikander, John Boxer, Brenton Thwaites, Tom Budge, Marko Jovanović, Sam Hutchin, Lucas Brown, Jesse McGinn, Brendan Kerkvliet, Matt Flannagan, Geoff Kelso, Peter Neaves, Kazimir Sas, Craig Sparrowhawk, Jared De' Har, Stephanie Power, Warwick Sadler, Mick Innes, Sarah Filippi, Russell Kiefel, Nick Britton, Richard Suliman, Isaac Money
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Reviews
75
Son of a Gun becomes a somewhat predictable but excitingly twisty heist film involving a double-dealing Russian heavy, a desperate femme fatale, and a fortune in gold bars. It has just enough muscle and style to make the familiar feel fresh.
60
At least three entertaining films are jostling for position in Australian writer-director Julius Avery’s messily propulsive debut feature, Son of a Gun — and if none ultimately emerges dominant, the red-blooded tussle between them is never dull to watch.
60
Bolstered by strong performances and a tight narrative, Son Of A Gun is an admirable debut film from Avery, and a worthy new entry into Australia’s burgeoning class of crime features.
50
Avery can't commit to whether he's making a gritty "Animal Kingdom"-style crime picture, or a light caper film, and the final result is wonky in the extreme, particularly in the conclusion, which feels particularly muddled.
50
Village Voice
Like so many meathead action thrillers, it's too busy fogging the windows with hot air to see the big picture.
