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      The Shadow of Violence

      R Released Jul 31, 2020 1 hr. 41 min. Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller List
      94% 71 Reviews Tomatometer 64% 50+ Ratings Audience Score A former boxer cares for his autistic son while working as an enforcer for a family of drug dealers in rural Ireland. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 02 Buy Now

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      The Shadow of Violence presents a grimly effective portrait of one man's struggle with divided loyalties, elevated by standout performances from a stellar cast.

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      Jeffrey P A plot that does not have much development and a slow pace that gives little reason to care. Apt title though, because this feels like the shadow of a good movie. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/25/24 Full Review Hash L Hon Dympna yup rochestown… Co. Cork🇮🇪 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/24 Full Review Prestwood P Movie is gripping .. and we got an another Tom Hardy .. like his performance as Bronson, Eric Banna in Chopper , Jason Patrick on Narc…. Perfect role and casting that took elevated the film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/31/23 Full Review Mark M It was absolute rubbish. Possibly the worst film I have seen in the past 20 years Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Ted B 3 5 stars; The Irish can make a film so raw, that it is still painful hours after watching it. This movie is a prime example. The acting was real, too real, such that it made the violence horrific. Yet at the same time, the protagonist evoked feelings of empathy in this sea of violence. Cosmo Jarvis does an excellent job as a former boxer who works as an enforcer for a family of drug dealers in rural Ireland, so as to care for his autistic son. All the moral conflicts in his life cause him to come undone. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/08/22 Full Review isla s This is very much a bleak, gritty watch, with lots of swearing, aggression, bloody violence and the like. I thought it was interesting seeing how the young children reacted being around the aggressive people, their parents (primarily the father). It's a dark and sad watch at times but it does have some quite gripping scenes - confrontations and a fast paced car chase scene coming to mind. Its a film about family and loyalty set in Ireland. The performances are pretty good and yes, I'd recommend this film, if your interested. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Steve Pond TheWrap [Cosmo Jarvis] is quietly gripping as Arm. Aug 3, 2020 Full Review Ryan Lattanzio indieWire Despite the claustrophobic entrapment in a violent and hyper-masculine world, 'The Shadow of Violence' is an ultimately moving morality tale announcing a confident new voice in international cinema. Rated: B Jul 31, 2020 Full Review Nick Allen RogerEbert.com While Jarvis puts a memorable mug to the script's meditations, you have to squint too much to see director Rowland's signature on this broad idea of machismo. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 31, 2020 Full Review Ross McIndoe Vague Visages Rowland’s direction throughout is clean and deliberate, rarely showy. He evokes the kind of barren small town where there is almost nothing to fight over, although some still find a way. Sep 22, 2023 Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture While much of the film fails to be captivating, the performance from Jarvis almost single-handedly saves it. Rated: 6/10 Jun 5, 2022 Full Review Maria Lattila The Digital Fix This is a magnificently confident and impressive first feature for director Nick Rowland. It's classically told tale of a man on the wrong side of law, but with a good heart with extra blood-drenched knuckles. Rated: 8/10 Aug 10, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis A former boxer cares for his autistic son while working as an enforcer for a family of drug dealers in rural Ireland.
      Director
      Nick Rowland
      Executive Producer
      Will Clarke, Michael Fassbender, Conor McCaughan, Mike Runagall
      Screenwriter
      Joe Murtagh
      Distributor
      Saban Films
      Production Co
      Screen Ireland, DMC Film, Film 4, Element Pictures, WRAP Fund
      Rating
      R (Pervasive Language|Drug Use|Brief Nudity|Some Strong Violence)
      Genre
      Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English (United Kingdom)
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 31, 2020, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 31, 2020
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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