NEW RELEASE DVD RECOMMENDATION – SON OF A GUN

There’s still time to watch a movie this weekend. A new Australian movie, SON OF A GUN, is definitely worth a look.

JR busts out of prison with Brendan Lynch, Australia’s most notorious criminal, and joins Lynch’s gang for a gold heist that soon pits the two men against one another. — IMDB

Surprisingly good! A mature Australian crime thriller that is entertaining, well-paced, and well-acted by the two main stars and supporting cast. Ewan McGregor (playing Brendan Lynch) has a powerful screen presence and Brendan Thwaites does a great job of playing the 19 year old JR. At the heart of the action is a sensitive portrayal of father-son relationships as Lynch and Thwaites compensate for each of their father/son absences in their lives. I really enjoyed this – an easy-to-watch, linear plot that is solid and straightforward. Don’t miss it.