Felony

  • M (AUSTRALIA)
  • 2014


MOVIE IS australian lifeless sophisticated existing cynical
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74 % Fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 18
Negative reviews 11
Average Rating 3.0/5
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2.0
The danger of closely mimicking real life is that real life is seldom satisfying. Av Club
2.0
Every scene between Edgerton and Wilkinson crackles, with both actors digging deep into badly flawed men whose crimes arent driven by malice. Av Club
3.5
But the films strength lies in its avoidance of simple mirror image inversions. Variety
4.5
One of the most remarkable visual qualities of Felony is how beautifully lit the night scenes are. We Got This Covered
1.9
Felony reveals itself to be a profoundly cynical movie posing as a work of idealism, and its all the more insidious because its otherwise so bland and ..
3.8
Lets hope he keeps at it.Its a rare treat to see a suspenseful crime drama delivered with so much nuance and restraint. Unrated.
4.0
But Savilles taut direction and editor Geoff Hitchens measured pacing ensure that it stays compelling.Keeping a lid on outward displays of emotion, Ed .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
A deeply cynical movie masquerading as a complex moral dilemma, the Australian drama Felony proves only that skilled actors and slick photography can .. The New York Times
3.2
It boasts a fine cast, natural dialogue and sharp cinematography.Its also bland and slow and devoid of any real emotional arc. IGN
4.0
This intense drama plays out over three days, but it feels like a lifetime because of the way the tension rises.
2.0
Strong acting all round helps, but unfortunately this is just a slow ride to nowhere. Ny Daily News
1.5
A lifeless Australian morality play about three corrupt police officers who cover up a hit and run. Village Voice
2.0
Hollywood scooped him up a few years back, pushing him into bad action movies where he delivered bad performances, sleepwalking through dreck like A G .. Blu Ray
4.4
(Its ultimately difficult to recall a more entertaining performance from the always reliable actor.) Reel Film Reviews
2.5
While Saville manages to coax fine turns from all three of his leads, theyre ultimately stranded amidst a sea of cliches, right up to a closing note t .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Finally, you are deep in a discussion with yourself about relative moral values and what exactly is meant by doing the right thing. Smh
4.0
If I have any reservations at all, they are to do with the ending and resolution, which lacks the punch the film deserves and demands.
2.0
In short, the procedural and thematic elements get overtaken by decisions that heighten the drama, rendering impotent any ideas the film presents. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
The films stubborn ambition to take the time to get inside the heads of its protagonists does sometimes squander some hard earned dramatic momentum. Herald Sun
4.0
Theres an evenness to the direction that slightly inhibits complete engagement but this is another really fine Australian film. Abc
4.0
Within about five minutes, a really good movie has put you in some sort of suspense all good movies, no matter the genre, rely in some way or another .. Abc
3.0
While it is a dense morality play headlined by a trio of terrific performances, Felony suffers from an overwrought third act that robs the film of a s .. Matts Movie Reviews
1.5
When Jim awkwardly swoons over a pretty young woman wrapped up in Mals crime, we dont root for him. Ign
2.0
This is a thought provoking thriller that asks interesting questions. The Film Pie
3.0
Its a see saw day for Mal Toohey, a police detective played by Australian writer/star Joel Edgerton in Felony.He opens the film like an action hero, l .. The Dissolve
2.0
The central themes get lost and all thats left is a tedious, overwrought drama. Under The Radar Mag
3.0
It is one of the best written shows on television.Both Edgerton and MacKinnon emphasize humanity and the human condition in their writing. Tony Mack
3.5
An uncomfortably real film about corruption and deceit in the NSW police force. Concrete Play Ground
3.5
This is a smart, sophisticated film, one without obvious heroes and villains, a fine addition to the honour roll of recent Australian crime dramas inc .. The Australian
2.5
Immediately, Carl can sense that Tooheys story doesnt quite add up. Ion Cinema
3.5
The flurries get bigger as the stakes and the momentum builds to the climax. Graffiti With Punctuation
1.0
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