American Animals

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Qinq D American Animals starts off like a fun heist movie - until reality comes crashing down in a tonal shift that has no right to work as well as it does. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review BRizz 2 American Animals was a well-rounded film — a bank heist story that actually managed to stay focused, build tension, and develop its characters in a way that really kept me invested. The film follows four main guys planning a robbery, and the pacing works perfectly to show not just the crime, but the thought process, mistakes, and personalities behind it. Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson, and Evan Peters were incredibly well cast. They have a believable chemistry that makes their group dynamic feel real, which is so important in a film like this. The way they bounce off each other and the different personalities each brings to the table really sells the story. Barry Keoghan especially stands out. He’s gone on to appear in both the MCU and DCU, proving his range, but I still don’t think he’s gotten the recognition he truly deserves. In this film, his performance has this quiet intensity that works perfectly for the role. I didn’t know much about him going in, and I still don’t know a lot about him personally, but here, he absolutely delivered. The writing and directing were phenomenal. The film doesn’t just rush into the action — it takes the time to tell each character’s story, showing us who they are and why they’re making these choices. It’s not just a heist movie; it’s a character study wrapped in tension and style. Overall, I’d absolutely recommend American Animals. It’s a crime drama that’s smart, engaging, and worth watching for the performances alone. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Alana M The harder the movie worked at reminding me of its "This is Based on a True Story" bonafides I kept watching it through Fargo-tinted "True Story" glasses Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Ava S While the botched heist sequences were thoroughly entertaining, American Animals' docu-style provides only superficial insight into the rationale behind the crime and its repercussions. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Glen E Shifting the docudrama balance to the latter half of the portmanteau, AMERICAN ANIMALS is well paced and inventive with the truth in a way that grips rather than grates. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/09/25 Full Review Piy S Brilliant cast and story told with style and heart Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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