Red, White & Blue - Really enjoyed this. Tells the tale of 3 individuals at the fringes of society and who are all fighting their own personal battles ... Erica is sleeping around to forget/avenge a terrible secret in her past, Nate is a veteran of the Iraq war with a violent and obsessive streak and Franki is an ambitious rocker who is nursing his sick mother. During the course of the film, the worlds of these 3 characters are set on a collision course with tragic and violent consequences.
What I liked about this is that, whilst the characters weren't particularly likeable, they were entirely believable and although the violence was visceral and extreme, it was in keeping with the makeup if the characters and the plot. This is also helped by strong performances from the central cast and a slow, brooding build-up to the unforgettable climax. A difficult watch but a rewarding one!
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