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Animal Kingdom Review

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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 5.0
    83

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Universal acclaim
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 100

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

    Faultlessly acted by top Australian talent, including Guy Pearce, Ben Mendelsohn and Jacki Weaver, Animal Kingdom marries heightened emotionality with cool contemporary style.

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  • 100

    out of 100

    Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

    A phenomenal debut feature with a terrific title, David Michôd's Animal Kingdom is both a study in Darwinian survival-in this case survival of the shrewdest-and a group portrait of ruthless predators in the underworld of Melbourne, Australia.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter Kirk Honeycutt

    A naturalistic drama rich in psychology and attention to details. There's no glamour here, but one false move by anyone can result in death, so tension fills nearly every scene.

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  • 90

    out of 100

    The New York Times Stephen Holden

    The film's depiction of the raw fear lurking below the brothers' braggadocio is the most pronounced emotion in a movie whose focus on the personalities of its criminals suggests an Australian answer to "Goodfellas," minus the wise-guy humor.

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  • 91

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Don't be fooled: In this unpeaceable kingdom, the den mama is also ready to eat her young.

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5

Wonderful Aussie Movie by al_soto
Fandango is invaded by "oh no" and "no" retards who, like monkeys, can punch the computer keyboard but have no idea what they are talking about. Thank God I ignored them and saw this crime drama about an Aussie teen who is orphaned and taken in by his scary crime family and their mom (his grandma) who is really like Al Capone. The poor kid isn't sure whether the thug relatives are going to accept him or have him wacked for being so innocent and naive. The movie has twists, turns, good acting, and even some comical moments which were all very entertaining with that Aussie flair. For those who hate violence in movies, there are scenes where people are shot.

4

Animal Kingdom by phillipbriggs59
I really enjoyed the characters in this film and the dynamic conflict between bad a good! The line blurs so often in this film that at times you are routing for the bad guys! I definitely recommend this film!!!

4

ANIMAL kINGDOM by patpatns
DIRECTING AND ACTING TOP DRAWER. NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. IF YOU CAN TAKE UNPLEASANT TRUTHS DON'T MISS IT!

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