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HELLION

Director:

  Kat Candler
  

Year Released:

  2014

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

3 out of 5

3 out of 5

Key Performances:

  Deke Garner
  Juliette Lewis
  Aaron Paul
  Josh Wiggins
  Jacob's Bike
Movie Haiku:The visceral Texas-based drama Hellion by new feature filmmaker Kat Candler feels like her first outing, with plot holes and a dull second act not compensating for the strong acting and a unique shooting style. Hellion centers on 13-year-old delinquent Jacob and his little brother, Wes, dealing with their emotionally absent father, Hollis. Jacob and Hollis attempt to take responsibility for their actions after a family tragedy and learn to forgive each other before Wes is permanently taken from their home.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  Yes

Jewish content?

  No

Haiku Posted:

  2014