Animal Kingdom

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Cast & Crew

Ben Mendelsohn
Andrew "Pope" Cody

Joel Edgerton
Barry "Baz" Brown

Guy Pearce
Det. Senior Sgt. Nathan Leckie

Luke Ford
Darren Cody

Jacki Weaver
Janine "Smurf" Cody

Sullivan Stapleton
Craig Cody

James Frecheville
Joshua "J" Cody

Dan Wyllie
Ezra White

Anthony Hayes
Det. Justin Norris

Laura Wheelwright
Nicky Henry

Mirrah Foulkes
Catherine Brown

Justin Rosniak
Det. Randall Roache

Susan Prior
Alicia Henry

Clayton Jacobson
Gus Emery

Anna Lise Phillips
Barrister Justine Hopper

David Michôd
Director

David Michôd
Screenwriter

Liz Watts
Producer

Bec Smith
Executive Producer

Vincent Sheehan
Executive Producer

Adam Arkapaw
Cinematography

Luke Doolan
Film Editing

Antony Partos
Original Music

Josephine Ford
Production Design

Janie Parker
Art Director

Cappi Ireland
Costume Design

Kirsty McGregor
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Audience Reviews for Animal Kingdom

• Jan 10, 2016

  Damn fine Aussie crime drama
  Super Reviewer
• Jul 25, 2013

  Many directors wish they could give birth to their feature length careers like Michôd could with <i>Animal Kingdom</i>, an intense look to a criminal world seen through the eyes of a 17 year old confused soul. The decision of choosing his perspective instead of using anybody else's remains clear since the first 15 minutes: "When my mom died, this is the world I just got thrown into". The introductory voiceover opened the entire film; I just wished it also had finished it, so that we did not forget who's perspective we were dealing with since the beginning, and to see whether if 'J' had developed a new mentality in this disturbing world. Several films have been done about crime families in the past, but not in this fashion, because whereas they treated the members as family members, the "family" concept had seldom been portrayed in such a literal and realistic way, even suburban, so the whole mood seemed more familiar rather than alien to us. That makes it all the more scary. 76/100
  Edgar C Super Reviewer
• May 11, 2013

  An intense, gritty depiction of a family whose life is dominated by crime and drugs, and how the youngest of the bunch (James Frecheville) is unfortunately faced with turning his uncles in after they commit a violent crime in retaliation to a corrupt police force. A cold-blooded Aussie thriller that features some powerful acting, especially Jacki Weaver as the matriarch of the bunch, and Ben Mendelsohn as one of the brothers who possesses a psychotic streak. It is a film that contains a lot of interesting twists and subtlety, as well as some pretty violent actions that successfully catch the viewer off guard. A simply riveting film that remains arresting throughout, with one of the more shocking endings I can recall.
  

  Dan S Super Reviewer
• Aug 03, 2012

  An intriguing tension filled film, 'Animal Kingdom' is a strong debut feature from David Michod that draws you in with its darkly brooding characters. The film itself felt like a mix between 'Snowtown' and 'The Wire'. It was similar to 'Snowtown' with its central idea and setting but the constant feeling that no one is safe is reminiscent of 'The Wire'. The film is shot rather conventionally but is filled with imagery revolving around the title. Although the idea isn't original what is original is Animal Kingdom's spin on it, relating a criminal family to a pack of lions. Overall, although unoriginal 'Animal Kingdom' is a worthwhile watch with strong performances and an interesting spin on a much used subject.
  

  Cameron S Super Reviewer

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