Animal Kingdom Review

Animal Kingdom is a film that could be compared to Goodfellas but only Australian, and just a little darker. It follows Joshua, (James Frecheville) a teenager that is now an orphan due to his mother dying from a drug overdose.

His grandmother, (Jacki Weaver) invites Joshua to come live with her in her flat. It is full of thugs some who Joshua is related to, and they all take him under their wings.

One major problem is the police are all over the chaotic family's criminal operations making it harder for them to not get caught. 

The film is truly an amazing one. It was slow in the beginning, but it pulled through in the end. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars, not only because it was great but also because it seemed realistic. It gave me an impression that this honestly could happen.

While watching the film, it kept me guessing. I just couldn't predict what would happen, which was good because it gave it that sense of realism. I also love how it wasn't packed with action. There was just natural action.

I think it is a very good film and recommend it to anyone who likes crime movies, such as the film Goodfellas. Goodfellas is a great film, but Animal Kingdom is a great modern day version in my opinion.

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