Movie No. 152 (2013): LAWLESS

Lawless (2012)
Director: John Hilcoat
Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jessica Chastain, Guy Pearce, Gary Oldman

The film is based from the true story of bootlegging brothers who illegally produce and distribute alcohol during the Depression Era. The conflict: other gang groups and the new deputy want cut from their profit.

The cinematography and costume design successfully give the film the 1930's look and feel. It could have been an epic, but some things make it fall short from being one. Maybe it's the script. Maybe it's the underwhelming score. Maybe it's the casting. Despite these, the film saves itself from being a disaster. Thanks to some established names in the cast - Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce, and Jessica Chastain. They all do well. And the film still succeeds in being a good piece of entertainment. 

Rating: 3.0/4.0

Date seen: August 18, 2013

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