Felony

Name: Felony
Genre: Thriller
Released: October 17, 2014
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 52
Cast: Jai Courtney, Joel Edgerton, Tom Wilkinson

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Felony

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Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: October 17, 2014

Starring: Jai Courtney, Joel Edgerton, Tom Wilkinson

Summary: Three male detectives become embroiled in a tense struggle after a tragic accident that leaves a child in a coma. One is guilty of a crime, one will try to cover it up, and the other attempts to expose it. How far will these men go to both disguise and unravel the truth?

Director: Matthew Saville

Genre(s): Thriller

Runtime: 105 min

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Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

Oct 16, 2014

Working from a screenplay by Edgerton, rising Australian director Matthew Saville has expertly constructed a low-key, realistic drama in which the malleability of morality in an increasingly murky situation takes center stage. Read full review

Stephanie Merry

Oct 16, 2014

The three actors excel in their roles, and director Matthew Saville gives additional insight into the men through small yet informative details. Read full review

Variety Ronnie Scheib

Sep 12, 2014

Thanks to Saville’s tightly controlled direction and a superlative cast, the mere exchange of glances builds as much suspense as the kinetic action sequence that opens the pic. Read full review

The Dissolve Scott Tobias

Oct 14, 2014

Edgerton may write himself out of the problem too easily, but at least the problem itself is fascinating to consider. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Oct 16, 2014

the Australian drama Felony proves only that skilled actors and slick photography can tart up even the most problematic script. Read full review

New York Daily News Joe Neumaier

Oct 15, 2014

Strong acting all ’round helps, but unfortunately this is just a slow ride to nowhere. Read full review

Village Voice Simon Abrams

Oct 14, 2014

The three lead actors are limited by their characters' kiddy-pool-shallow behavior. Read full review

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NRNSW

Apr 26, 2015

This is a really well-made Australian film - the story is strong and has been developed really well. Performances are fantastic, especially Joel Edgerton. The ending does feel a little cliched, but the whole journey from start to finish is very engaging. Recommended viewing.

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Tss5078

Jun 15, 2015

After the biggest drug bust of his career, veteran Detective, Malcolm Toohey (Joel Edgerton), enjoys a few drinks with friends before driving home. On the way, he barely clips a paperboy on his bike, but what should be a minor incident, becomes big trouble when the boy is badly hurt in theAfter the biggest drug bust of his career, veteran Detective, Malcolm Toohey (Joel Edgerton), enjoys a few drinks with friends before driving home. On the way, he barely clips a paperboy on his bike, but what should be a minor incident, becomes big trouble when the boy is badly hurt in the fall. Toohey calls the police, telling his fellow Detective, Carl Summer (Tom Wilkinson), that he was driving home and found the boy laying there. Summer believes him and lets Toohey on his way, but his young partner, Jim Melic (Jai Courtney), doesn't believe the story and despite his bosses orders, refuses to let it go. The story here is pretty solid, the investigation and police work that go into it are very interesting to watch. Unfortunately, the movie isn't focused on that, as its mostly about Malcolm Toohey and his conscience. We watch as the man turns into a shell of his former self, as he struggles with what to do next. This should be an interesting sub-plot, but not the whole premises of the movie, as it slows things down tremendously. This film moves at such a snails pace, that the terrific and unexpected ending, become almost farcical. Joel Egerton is really terrific in his role, showing how one split second can change a persons life forever. The whole cast was really good and it's a shame that such talent was wasted. It's not that Felony is bad, it's just slow, and lacks the action a police drama should have. That being said, if you're into watching people battle their inner demons and fight their conscience, you might enjoy this film, but to me, it was somewhat boring.… Expand

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smiyamot

May 12, 2016

A story line similar to "Saving Grace", a detective "maybe" hits a boy on a bicycle and does not admit to it. It bothers him and another detective who suspects the truth. What ensues is not a straight narrative, and the many characters involved don't make for an involving movie.

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