Review of Lawless

Lawless (2012)
7/10
A little bit of mafias, cowboys, and a sprinkle of romance
4 September 2014
I like how the movie can balance between the quite contrast elements of the crime, both the single elements and the organized elements, and the romance ingredient. Based on a true story and having quite many big talent names, this movie can quite get the balance between the story and the scenario so that the stars can have enough duration to depict their significance in the story without being just a complementary cast. I like how the final conflict comes so fast without building up with time much time. I also like how the movie has quite a down played overall mood despite it's hard and violent tale. I like how Tom Hardy acted out his lead role here; he can really get the depiction of responsibility and determination on his brothers. Shia Lebouf depicts the kid brother nicely, showing off everywhere without really realizing the consequences. Jessica Chastain was bold enough to got total on her role here, and Mia Wasikowska and Gary Oldman gives just enough to breathe live to their respective characters.
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