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6.4
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5.5

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Critic Scout Tafoya
rated 5

...Alicia Vikander, channelling Eva Green...are given the character equivalent of thrift-store suits, and they model them like Loulou de la Falaise. They play the hell out of their roles and clearly have fun doing it.

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Critic Kim Newman
rated 6

An entry in the recent resurgence of Australian crime cinema, it covers familiar turf well, with McGregor in good form and tight direction from Julius Avery.

Read full review at Empire
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Cast & Crew

Julius Avery
Director
Julius Avery
Writer
Ewan McGregor
As Brendan Lynch
Nash Edgerton
As Chris
Damon Herriman
As Private Wilson
Jacek Koman
As Sam
Alicia Vikander
As Tasha
Matt Nable
As Sterlo

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Son of a Gun is a gripping crime thriller that follows the story of JR, a young man who is sent to an Australian prison for a minor crime. Inside, he is taken under the wing of Brendan Lynch, a notorious criminal who has a reputation for being ruthless. In exchange for protection, JR agrees to help Lynch with a daring escape plan. After they successfully break out of prison, JR is recruited by Lynch to join his gang and help with a high-stakes gold heist. As they plan and execute the heist, JR becomes embroiled in a dangerous underworld of crime and violence, where he must confront his own morality and allegiances. With a talented cast, including Ewan McGregor and Alicia Vikander, Son of a Gun is a tense and action-packed thrill ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Son of a Gun was released in theaters on December 11, 2014.