Lawless (2012)Movie Reviews

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Written September 23, 2012
Best of Year

by sunsetsunrise

Tom Hardy was incredible and should get nominated for Best Actor for his work in this film. Shia LaBeaouf also very good. Kept me glued to the screen entire time. Well worth paying to see this one.
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Written September 1, 2012
Lawless review.....

by mscorley

The movie was good, I did laugh just a tad, cried well no not that I can recall. I was however just a little pissed I felt like they could have given the brother a little more power, if you've seen the move then you know what I mean, if you haven't seen it then after youve seen it you'll know exactly what I mean.. Overall, I must say though it was very good....
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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 12, 2012
Interesting story--hubby enjoyed it!

by theRimsha

Personally, there was way too much violence and blood in this movie for me to handle--but the story made up for it. Three brothers, sticking it out through thick and thin.. doing everything to stay invincible. It was a good break from a lot of other action movies that have released lately. If you're bored on a week night and thinking about heading to the theaters, this is a good movie to watch at the cinema.. otherwise, wait for it on to release on DVD. Either way, interesting movie-- good acting, story, and drama.
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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 6, 2012
Good not Nice

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It's definately worth watching. The character of Forrest was hilarious! the story was a little hard to follow at times, and it was extremely sad and frustrating at times with spurts of laughter here and there. You leave the movie laughing and feeling good. Its not a 'nice' movie but it is definately a GOOD movie.
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Written September 19, 2012
fantastic!

by muskybutterfly

it's films like this, why we still go to the cinema. it's visually stunning, and must be seen on the big screen. not to mention, what an exciting movie! the acting is great, especially tom hardy and guy pierce. shia great too. nick cave got it right. go see it!!
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Written September 24, 2012
Very Good Movie!

by jennymcneal

I really enjoyed this movie. It was pretty bloody so maybe not for the queezy, but it was well worth the price of admission! I enjoyed seeing some new actors I hadn't seen before and loved it even more knowing it was based on a true story. Go see it!
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So-so
Written September 2, 2012
Lawless

by dldeluca

My husband loved it but I think there was a little too much graphic violence. It was hard to watch at times. Don't take the kids, definately adults only. The acting was good and many of the scenes were well shot. All in all, worth watching.
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Written September 1, 2012
Lawless

by sushar

We liked the movie a lot. There were no bad performances-great acting and casting. Guy Pearce is the quintessential smarmy bad guy. Jessica Chastain and Mia W. were especially beautiful and all the male leads were first rate.

The plot (based on a book & apparently a "true story" as they say) was gripping. If I don't have to check my iphone for the time, I know I'm enjoying a movie.
Beautifully filmed in a smoky, gloomy, prohibition-era style.

This is appropriately rated R because of the violence. This is not a good movie for kids. Yes, there is foul language a little nudity, but it's the violence that's very graphic. Heed the rating for this reason.
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So-so
Written September 9, 2012
Good story

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The movie is a little slow in some parts, but you have to remember its based on a true story. Overall, the acting was not too bad. And there was a lot of humerous parts to go along with all the rough & tough.
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Written September 4, 2012
About Time

by curvybutterfly

I have watched a ton of junk movies come out for months wandering would anything make me come back to a cinema to watch, well Lawless did the trick, finally a truly interesting story with a strong cast I would tell everyone to go see this film.
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Written September 9, 2012
Seemed Empty...

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Let me start by saying, I love the idea this movie seemed to be trying to portray. The closing line really summed it up. After all that chaos and everything they fought through, basically waging war, they ended up in a life all too quiet trying to blend back into a normal way of life. The imagery that leaves me with it brilliant. NOW, that being said, I felt that there was just too much filler, and the Charlie Rake fella was poorly reconstructed. He almost became a comic book villain. Tom Hardy's character is brilliant, Jason Clarke is basically non-existent until the final 5 minutes, and Shia LeBouf is just as annoying and shameless as in real life. Tom Hardy pushed me over the edge on this movie, and I walked away feeling good about it. It could have been SO much better though, especially with the backdrop of that urban legend about the Bondurants. Nick Cave should have used real bluegrass as well, instead of bastardizing his own take on it, and knows nothing about it.
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Written September 21, 2012
Lawless

by FILMJUNKY

This was a great movie great acting,good story line me and my lady diidnt know what to expect out of this movie but but it was well worth the admission Go see it you will like it FilmJunky out!
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Written September 1, 2012
Amazing

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This movie is amazing. It has action, comedy, it has depth, it has everything. It has protagonists you root for and an antagonist you hate. All the characters are well played, but Tom Hardy stood out the most. This is one of his best movies to date. Some of the scenes can be gruesome, but well justified. All around, great movie. A must see!
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