Review of Lawless (2012) by Kirby I — 27 Jan 2013

The best movie I've seen in years, should win many awards.

This review of Lawless (2012) was written by Kirby I on 27 Jan 2013.

Lawless has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tony L (800) on 18 Sep 2017

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By Tim R (1,080) on 15 Aug 2017

The shootout at the end was the only crazy part, I wasn't into the movie because it just more ridiculous and stupid by the end I didn't give…

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Not quite as great as Hillcoat & Cave's previous collaborations, but still a strong analyzation of damaged and violent men…

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By Dylan W (323) on 05 Jul 2016

It's fine, nothing mind blowing in the film. The camera angles are hit and miss. The long wide shot are Beautiful nonetheless…

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By Syd F (10) on 18 Jul 2016

Lawless was a very enjoyable movie and for a movie on Netflix, it was a nice surprise. the choreography was enjoyable and intense…

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Lawless is a typical B-movie in structure. Here is a straightforward plot with a previously known climax and denouement…

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