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Written September 8, 2012
Has its Flaws, but still good

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The acting in this movie makes it worth seeing alone, and the beautiful filming. But it's cut in such a way where it moves too slowly.
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Written September 30, 2012
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Absolutely loved the Movie, It was a wonderful seat clenching, great suspense, makes you laugh and cry at the same time. I loved Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska, Dane DeHaan as they took their roles to a new level of acting! As for guy pierce! He truly gives a villan a new name! You must go see this movie it is an awesome movie!
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So-so
Written September 10, 2012
Lawless

by AdamH0626

So i saw lawless last night with a buddy its a typical story of 3 brothers with the youngest being the "runt/weakest." Now from the previews it seemed to be that classic story where the kid who couldn't hurt a fly becomes a " Lawless" Bad *** that avenges (Person A or B).
But sadly the only thing this movie did was fall short of expectations that could have been a great movie. The Ending was Anti Climatic but as much as I'm putting this movie it was a decent movie however wasn't worth the $11.00 i spent.
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Written September 15, 2012
Good, but prepare for violence

by truegrid

So, it was not clear from the synopsis before we went that it would have that much violence. However, it was a very good plot to follow, with a basis in a true story. I do not recall seeing the lead person in any other films, but was very good.In fact almost all of the acting is very good. While some might find it ridiculous that these 3 brothers can actually survive, it is relevant to the storyline, and for myself and the group I saw it with, it worked. The only gripe I have is with the ending...it does feel almost surreal, and not quite sure how it evolves to that outcome. It may have been in the interest of time, given the length of the movie , to not be able to provide the evolution between one point in time and the ending.
As for the "nudity" or "sex" mentions by others...really?!! I found it realistically done, and so seamless to the storyline, that it worked. In fact, more alluded to and occurred off camera.
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Written September 19, 2012
Eh

by SHuntBento1

As far as the violence noted.. I don't think it was especially more violent than any movie with this particular topic (I mean come on people, it's a movie about people who are LAWLESS!!!!) but I think the complaints were more in regards to the TYPE of violence.

*spoiler*

There are a couple instances where you get to see tar and feathering, knifing from navel to nose. The type of things generally you don't see a ton of in movies. As well as guns. :)

*end spoiler*

The plot was ok, the lines were mostly ok. The acting was ok, the movie was basically ok. It's not a warm squishy heartfelt movie, but it's amusing for a couple of hours.

DO EVERYONE A FAVOR!!!! DO NOT TURN ON YOUR CELL PHONES!!!! Yeah ok, so that's a common rule... but it's not a "light" movie. The whole feeling is designed to be dark, and much of it takes place at night or in dark alleys or hidden in the bushes. HELLO PEOPLE!!!! The light from your cell phone is distracting!
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Written September 2, 2012
Good, not great movie!

by littletommycurtin

It definitely had great scenes, but had a bit of lulls throughout the movie. The storyline was well made and it was worth seeing.
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Written October 2, 2012
Great movie for adults

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I really liked this movie, great acting and good story. The violence is pretty realistic that's why i say for adults, other than that its great.
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Written August 30, 2012
great! very intense, loved it

by raptor700r

loved the movie,Shia Labeouf actually didn't over act in this movie, tom hardy did a good job as always, standout preformance came from the bad guy played by guy pearce. i wasn't sure if this film wasn't going to a bummer, but it was excellent. one warning to someone going to be watching it, it contains a lot of brutal violence.
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Written September 16, 2012
POWERFUL AND TOM HARDY THE NEW HEARTHROB!!

by LoisBeth

Great film and based on a true story, about 3 brothers who ran a moonshine business out of Virginia during Prohibition. Refusing to start paying off the corrupt offiicials who come in from Chicago, the film is graphically violent, unsettling, powerful and a must see. Great action and camera work, a substantive, yet subtle story of brotherly relationships, a love interest thrown in (the great Jessica Chastain) and all around riveting movie for a Saturday night!
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Written September 1, 2012
Excellent!

by Sallie T

I had read some pretty negative reviews, so was braced for an uneven ride, but Lawless is strong, confident filmmaking with great visual style and indelible performances. Like Hillcoat's "The Proposition," the storytelling is about a series of incidents accumulating tension between the characters, so it's not a nonstop action flick as some of the promotions imply. It's also about mood and especially about the creation of folk mythology, which is very effectively done. There's been some criticism of Guy Pearce's "cartoonish" performance but given the character's actions and the archetypes at work, it didn't strike me or my companions as inappropriate or jarring. This guy will show up in your nightmares. Shia LaBoeuf is fine, Jason Clarke gives solid support, Jessica Chastain quietly commands your attention in every scene and Tom Hardy is just ASTONISHING. On the downside, he & Chastain don't have a lot of chemistry, and the film runs about fifteen minutes too long
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Written September 3, 2012
Maybe it's b/c I have West Virginia in my blood...

by gator06

I LOVED it! Historical movies from that part of the country at that time period are fascinating to me - when done well, like this movie was.

Tom Hardy continues to prove himself as a versatile actor, shining the brightest of all in this movie. All the characters are interesting, and it gave a great window into the activities of that time period. The action was quick but not too quick, the violence I didn't find excessive, and the scenery was beautiful. There were funny, serious, and romantic parts.

Well-balanced, interesting, beautiful, and acting that does not disappoint. To top it all off, it's based on true story. Must see.
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Written September 1, 2012
Lawless

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Academy Award Material for almost all the stars. This movie was great and it was a true story, which I like. After this movie I definetly want to learn more about these guys, and the 30's do seem like an interesting time. I loved the plot and the scenery of West Virgina was beautiful, despite the violence that took place but that's what was what the plot was about and it was never too gory, they showed enough to make it real. I would nominate Shia Lebeauf as Best Actor and Tom Hardy and Guy Pierce for Best Supporting Actor. This is for people who the read the book, and the people who want to see a good drama and action fans, but take my word for it, see it for yourselves.
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Written September 30, 2012
Lawless

by 57Ladydi

It was a fantasic movie! The actors did a alsome job! I hope they can make a Lawless 2 ,movie next ! I will sure be there, if they do.
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Written September 16, 2012
Good Movie

by sexxymrsthang23

I really enjoyed seeing Lawless. I saw it twice and was happy both times. I enjoy films set in the past and I like narrated movies so it was a win win for me. I think anyone who sees this movie will enjoy it
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So-so
Written September 23, 2012
Lawless

by jean749

If you have to pay to go, don't bother. If it is a rainy afternoon and you have a free ticket and there is nothing else to watch go ahead. It is a pass for me.
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