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Savage

2019

Sam Kelly

Jake Ryan, John Tui, Chelsie Preston Crayford, Olly Presling ...

5.6

119

Drama Inspired by the true stories of New Zealand's street gangs across 30 years, "Savage" follows Danny at three defining moments in his life as he grows from a boy into the violent enforcer of a gang.

	Media	Author	Review
		Phil Hoad The Guardian	"A pulse of vulnerability beats at the heart of Sam Kelly’s outwardly imposing but unexpectedly touching debut feature (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Allan Hunter Screendaily	"Comparisons with the ground-breaking Once Were Warriors (1994) seem inevitable but Savage isn’t quite in the same league."
		Elizabeth Kerr The Hollywood Reporter	"Kelly wisely makes Danny and Moses’ friendship and their growth (or not) the real story, and Ryan and Tui’s completely believable, naturalistic dynamic serves as the movie’s emotional anchor"
		Deirdre Molumby entertainment.ie	"While an accomplished directorial debut, there isn’t much new or unique here (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Tara Brady Irish Times	"Kelly consulted with former gang members and street cast to give the film a convincingly grim aura of authenticity (...) Ryan and Alex Raivaru are especially charismatic among a stellar ensemble cast (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

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