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  • 2015
  • R
  • Reliance Entertainment
  • 1 h 41 m
  • 2015
  • R
  • Reliance Entertainment
  • 1 h 41 m

Summary After leaving town following the death of his father, young music prodigy, Jacob Heckum (Anton Yelchin), returns to his desolate hometown only to discover that Buddy (Chris Marquette), the child-like brother he left behind now works for a drug gang. The gang’s ruthless leader (Vincent D’Onofrio) has twisted his simple mind and manipulate...

Directed By: Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Written By: Abhijat Joshi, Vidhu Vinod Chopra

  • 2015
  • R
  • Reliance Entertainment
  • 1 h 41 m
  • 2015
  • R
  • Reliance Entertainment
  • 1 h 41 m

Broken Horses

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
32
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 10 User Ratings
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Summary After leaving town following the death of his father, young music prodigy, Jacob Heckum (Anton Yelchin), returns to his desolate hometown only to discover that Buddy (Chris Marquette), the child-like brother he left behind now works for a drug gang. The gang’s ruthless leader (Vincent D’Onofrio) has twisted his simple mind and manipulate...

Directed By: Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Written By: Abhijat Joshi, Vidhu Vinod Chopra

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
32
0% Positive
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22% Mixed
2 Reviews
78% Negative
7 Reviews

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
32
0% Positive
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22% Mixed
2 Reviews
78% Negative
7 Reviews

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60
Apr 9, 2015
While Chopra attempts to crack the American market with a slice of cinematic apple pie, he holds up a mirror to how Hollywood's tried-and-true narrative of vigilantism connotes who we are, at home and overseas.
By Martin Tsai FULL REVIEW
50
Apr 9, 2015
The film is fun and extreme, and though in the end rather pointless, there’s a certain audacity here — a delight in extremity — that’s appealing.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
38
Apr 8, 2015
The bloodshed is artful, at least.
By Sara Stewart FULL REVIEW
33
Apr 9, 2015
Very loosely inspired by Chopra’s 1989 feature "Parinda," this wan crime drama plays like the equivalent of a Hindi novel that’s been run through Google Translate. Everything feels rudimentary and slightly awkward, though it’s possible to discern how the material might once have been powerful.
By Mike D'Angelo FULL REVIEW
30
Apr 9, 2015
A deeply silly drama of corrupted innocence.
By Nicolas Rapold FULL REVIEW
30
Apr 6, 2015
Fails to convince on several crucial levels, including plotting and dialogue.
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20
Apr 9, 2015
Try as they might to make sense of their characters, Chopra’s actors are unanimously defeated by the oft-embarrassing dialogue they’re given to recite.
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4.2
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Production Company Reliance Entertainment, Vinod Chopra Productions
Release Date Apr 10, 2015
Duration 1 h 41 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline A Tale of Brothers, A Trail of Blood
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Awards

Young Entertainer Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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