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Greening Screen
Following on from Metro Screen's The Greener Screen event we would like to say: When preparing your next project, we ask that you consider how you can work to make your production greener. This does not have to be an...
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Animal Kingdom Review
Filmink intern Joel Atkins has just come back from a screening of the Sundance Film Fest conquering Animal Kingdom, and had this to say...
In director David Michôd's feature debut, the talented Australian delivers a thrilling and stunning crime tale that promises to be one of Australia's finest films in some time. In this thought provoking and psychological drama, Michôd's cast bring to life the emotional story of a crime driven family.
The home-grown local talent shines through in moments of emotion provoking drama and moments of pure brutal violence. Each member of the diverse and intriguing family brings an amazing aspect to the film. Ben Mendelsohn stars as the psychotic, volatile and at stages comical, oldest brother Pope. His stand out performance as the peculiar criminal draws you in whilst making you afraid of what he is truly capable of. He is supported by Joel Edgerton as the bashful yobbo and Jacki Weaver as the seemingly innocent crime matriarch. The cleverly assembled cast bring to life a story of crime, loyalty and everything in between.
The film follows the journey of 17 year old Josh, who is sent to live with his grandma and four uncles following the death of his mother. Through the young boy's narration we are given an insight into the naive and fragile state of this kid. Surrounded by crime and drugs, Josh must stake his loyalties as he is embroiled into a family life of crime, in which he doesn't belong.
Animal Kingdom entices you with every twist and turn, and ultimately a sense of tragedy is evoked. Each character has their moment to shine and draw you into their life and story.
Unlike many crime dramas, Animal Kingdom delves deeper into the heart and soul of families, loyalty and the innocence of being a teenager. This truly stunning film keeps you on your toes thinking throughout, while still providing a mix of good old fashioned "cops and robbers" action.