You know going in that this is going to be a fairly one-sided portrait. But it's also fairly thorough with its archival footage, historical and sociological perspective.
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10/18/08
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Bra Boys (2008)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:6
Rotten:3
Average Rating:5.8/10
Consensus: While it looks like shameless publicity for the semi-notorious Aussie surfing gang, the film packs a raw energy into this look at a culture of athleticism and male loyalty.
Rated: R [See Full Rating]
Runtime: 90 mins
Theatrical Release:Apr 11, 2008 Limited
Synopsis: Are Sydney's Bra Boys a violent gang or just a loyal bunch of surfers? This documentary narrated by Russell Crowe (AMERICAN GANGSTER) explores this underground culture from the inside courtesy of... [More]
Director: Sunny Abberton
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Reviews for Bra Boys
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Top CriticA messy, cheeky, inelegant but unusual and interesting memoir.
10/18/08
Top CriticLengthy coverage of a murder trial involving Jai and Koby supplies the odd moment of meaningful reflection, but the overall impression is that of an unconvincing PR exercise.
07/31/08
Top CriticWhat begins as a probing look at this culture feels in the end like pro-surf gang propaganda.
07/24/08
Top CriticAn often fascinating but awkward mix.
04/16/08
Top CriticThe film is narrated by Russell Crowe, whose star power is probably the only reason it's being released here.
04/11/08
Top CriticThis crude, rowdy movie is unexpectedly touching in its embrace of surfing as an escape from the stigma of poverty and broken homes.
04/11/08
Top CriticFor its fusion of social history and sensational athleticism, Bra Boys shapes up as one of the best nonfiction films of the year thus far, and is eminently worth seeing.
04/09/08
Top CriticRussell Crowe narrates this engrossing Australian documentary, which chronicles the development of the notorious Sydney surfing crew.
04/07/08
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