Review of Shot Caller (2017) by Tyler H — 17 Sep 2017

A pretty good 1-watch prison movie. The bad American accent of Jamie Lannister got on my nerves from time to time. Overall a solid movie that was not great nor bad.

This review of Shot Caller (2017) was written by Tyler H on 17 Sep 2017.

Shot Caller has generally received positive reviews.

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By Hannah Woodhead (67) for Little White Lies (3,136) on 17 Dec 2017

It seems to glamourise the violence within the prison system, falling back on lazy stereotypes and suggesting that shivving your way to the…

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By Oliver W (202) on 05 Oct 2018

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 07 Jan 2018

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By John S (2,711) on 19 Feb 2018

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By Danny P (123) on 14 Jan 2018

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By Katie B (774) on 24 Apr 2018

The film gives us an outstanding performance by Coster-Waldau. It's not just about prison. It's also a story about a father and his son. Loved it…

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By Brindle88 (4) on 29 Aug 2018

One of the best and if not the best movie I have seen in years. One of my favourite of all time. Ignore the critic reviews they have no credibility…

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By Jonathan F (507) on 22 Dec 2017

This Isnt A Terribly Original Movie What It Is However Is A Well Made And Engrossing character study of one man's journey from first time offender…

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By Ryan M (2,675) on 23 Dec 2017

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By Ronin625 (1) on 23 Dec 2017

What a beautiful and thrilling movie this is. I could not take my eyes off this movie. Every single was interesting…

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