Out of the Furnace
Cody Villafana
“Lack of a narrative focus is one of the reasons the film fails from a storytelling perspective.”
“Lack of a narrative focus is one of the reasons the film fails from a storytelling perspective.”
“Emotionally effective and intensified strongly by issues of the era, the film benefits from its talent in front of the camera.”
“Through the strength of its excellent ensemble performances, the film prospers.”
“While Arnold Schwarzenegger’s presence is entertaining, the story just isn’t interesting enough.”
“Laughable…doesn’t have much to fall back on once the blood dries up.”
“Jokes play race card without remorse and each one is less amusing than the last.”
Forest Whitaker sings Andy Samberg’s “Dick in a Box” at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.
“[Director] Ayer’s lands some solid punches with the boys in blue, but doesn’t give us enough depth from the main and supporting characters.”
“As the web of characters gets thicker, it’s harder to feel any sense of mystery.”