Review of Deadfall (2012) by David G — 12 Nov 2012
A pleasant surprise with good performances by the leads (especially Eric Bana & Kate Mara) with parts of Fargo, A Simple Plan & Lookout. meshed together. A brother-sister team depart after a casino robbery that goes wrong & their paths intersect at a Thanksgiving dinner where one of them is holding a family hostage.
Bana is charming & violent wrapped into one - at one point he protects a mother & daughter being abused, the next his knocking off cops like the Terminator. The tone is jumpy at times & more character development would've made the story more well-rounded.
Sissy Spacek is subtle yet effecting; the biggest surprise is Kate Mara as a cop way over her head. An equal balance of violence & humour as well as the beautiful wintry landscape & blizzard add character to this twisty, violent caper.
This review of Deadfall (2012) was written by David G on 12 Nov 2012.
Deadfall has generally received mixed reviews.
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