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2018
R
Saban Films
1 h 34 m

2018
R
Saban Films
1 h 34 m

Summary When Joe (Jason Momoa) and his father (Stephen Lang) arrive at their remote hunting cabin, they’re hoping for a quiet weekend. What they find is a stash of heroin, hidden in the cabin by drug traffickers. When the criminals suddenly descend upon the cabin, Joe and his father must make a kill-or-be-killed stand for survival.

Directed By: Lin Oeding

Written By: Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Michael Nilon

2018
R
Saban Films
1 h 34 m

2018
R
Saban Films
1 h 34 m

Braven

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews

61

User Score Mixed or Average Based on 46 User Ratings

6.0

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Summary When Joe (Jason Momoa) and his father (Stephen Lang) arrive at their remote hunting cabin, they’re hoping for a quiet weekend. What they find is a stash of heroin, hidden in the cabin by drug traffickers. When the criminals suddenly descend upon the cabin, Joe and his father must make a kill-or-be-killed stand for survival.

Directed By: Lin Oeding

Written By: Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Michael Nilon

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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews

70% Positive
7 Reviews

20% Mixed
2 Reviews

10% Negative
1 Review

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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews

70% Positive
7 Reviews

20% Mixed
2 Reviews

10% Negative
1 Review

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Apr 9, 2018

If you’ve had a hard day and want to watch something to restore your sense of justice in this world, then Braven has all the boxes well and truly ticked.

Los Angeles Times

Feb 1, 2018

It's Momoa's show and he brings strength, warmth and gravitas to a part that, thanks to an emotionally-grounded script by Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, based on Mike Nilon's story), proves more than just "Conan, the Lumberjack."

By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW

User Reviews

User Score

Mixed or Average Based on 46 User Ratings

33% Positive
15 Ratings

63% Mixed
29 Ratings

4% Negative
2 Ratings

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

User Reviews

User Score

Mixed or Average Based on 46 User Ratings

33% Positive
15 Ratings

63% Mixed
29 Ratings

4% Negative
2 Ratings

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Feb 12, 2018

Jason Momoa = guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuud

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Apr 15, 2019

Good movie, albeit a bit unspectacular but still a good movie. Jason Momoa is a great lead

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Jan 31, 2018

Any cheapjack action movie can get a crowd to cheer at its shock kills. It’s the best ones that persuade us that there’s a clear chain-of-events physical logic at play — that find suspense in one action leading inevitably to another.

By Alan Scherstuhl FULL REVIEW

Feb 1, 2018

For anyone looking for a shot of vengeance adrenaline while waiting for “John Wick 3” to come down the pike, Braven will probably fit the bill.

By Sara Stewart FULL REVIEW

Jan 28, 2018

Lin Oeding’s action thriller thrives on both the beauty of its natural, snowbound surroundings and the brutal instincts of man.

By Derek Smith FULL REVIEW

Feb 5, 2018

Aside from being a showcase for up-and-coming action star Jason Momoa, it offers little else of note.

By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW

Jan 16, 2018

Too many character actions seem inorganic, pre-ordained by the needs of the script. The set-up is strained, the quick move to violence perfunctory.

By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW

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Jan 7, 2019

A pebble and a coincidence can turn life upside down, even if you don't really deserve it. Watching Jason Momoa fights some basters like a strong man, protecting the family and also his wife, which showed strength and courage, was very satisfying to watch. It's action movie, but from those, you see as a real situation happening in front of your eyes and not based on effects action movie. Not cliché story, predictable, but decent.

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Jun 9, 2021

could have been better the problem is all the characters does really nothing

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Apr 9, 2021

Braven Was not that good of a movie I was interested in what this was about all I knew there was action which there is and it is very slow at times Which makes the movie boring u are not interested in any other characters That is all that this movie is about I give Braven an D-

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Mar 13, 2019

This movie felt like it was made for a much better and much intense original artistic story. The elements of it: the music, the visuals the action scenes and every other detail was downright amazingly done. But the big bummer in all of it was the cliche plot and the simplicity of it. Plus the non-existent script, and awful way the shot where filmed. The acting was rather really good with genuine acts. But sadly the predictable plot that has no message whatever and a happy ending, overall decreased the value of this movie. Overall it's an above average movie which was done in an amazing fashion but the plot was to narrow. With a better plot these actors and crew could work a masterpiece of a movie out.

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Sep 6, 2018

Jason Momoma? Good. Jason Momoma fighting? Very good. The Plot? It was alright. The cinematography? Nice. Jason Momoa walking through the snow? Good but cold.

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Production Company Highland Film Group (HFG), Pride of Gypsies, Hassell Free Productions, Tinker Productions, Narrative Capital, Braven NL

Release Date Feb 2, 2018

Duration 1 h 34 m

Rating R

Genres

Tagline They threatened his world. He will destroy theirs.

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