Review of Savages (2012) by Craig H — 24 Dec 2012
Savages is saved from being a total fail and terrible film because of its unique angle, but fails to be great by confusing the moviegoer as to what the film is. The acting is strong from everyone surprisingly, even Taylor Kitsch works much better here in a supporting role here (although the trailer make it look more like the starring role.
). The problem begins when it has an identity crisis as to what the film is. Is it a love triangle? A family dynamic drama? A heist film? A drug dazed caper? A torture porn? Or a "Tarantino-Ritchie" gangster shoot up? It never really decides until the end, but its sad It didn't really stick to one idea, just confusing the audience further.
The ending also leaves no much to be desired, but is passable work from a seemingly terrible film idea.
This review of Savages (2012) was written by Craig H on 24 Dec 2012.
Savages has generally received mixed reviews.
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