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7.1/10 • 951

2014-03-211h 46m

Drama

We're all different on the inside.

19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.

Directors
David Mackenzie
Editors
Jake Roberts

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  1. Jack O'Connell

    Jack O'Connell

    Eric Love

  2. Ben Mendelsohn

    Ben Mendelsohn

    Neville Love

  3. Rupert Friend

    Rupert Friend

    Oliver Baumer

  4. David Ajala

    David Ajala

    Tyrone

  5. Peter Ferdinando

    Peter Ferdinando

    Spencer

  6. Gershwyn Eustache Jnr

    Gershwyn Eustache Jnr

    Des

  7. Anthony Welsh

    Anthony Welsh

    Hassan

  8. David Avery

    David Avery

    Ashley

  9. Sian Breckin

    Sian Breckin

    Governor Cardew

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Reno

Sep 22, 2014

7.5/10

The latest British prison movie, which was partially based on the true story. The whole movie was shot inside a prison evolving into depicting the prison life. When a young, but a violent crime offender, Eric been transformed into an adult penitentiary, he meets his compeer. His strength will be tested against his counterparts who are two times older than him. The young fellow all prepared to face the most dangerous criminals from the country. Thus his restless days begin to fight for survival. He signs for therapy meet which is forced by his father who is also an inmate. Like all the father, the story describes his role as a protector. Definitely not a melodrama, but deliberately aggressive and he can do anything to defend his son. ''Starred up means you are leader.'' Impressive tricks by the felons who hide their weapons and other stuffs which can be useful for their defense. There is no exact story, scene by scene, it just replicates the real prison's daily activities and experiences that one can go through. It is not a greatest prison story ever told, but the contents were so powerful, like, as I said it was kind of inspired by a real person's. Jack O'Connell was unbelievably good in his role. He's having a wonderful time right now and I am eager for his next venture 'Unbroken'. The other characters were not that exposed as he was, but given equal good performances. I have not seen any prison related movie recently and this movie surprisingly met above my expectation. 7.5/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$54,915.00
Keywords
prisongroup therapyjuvenile delinquentbritaingay parentmasculinity