The Prohibition era, set in motion by a spectacularly bad and misjudged series of laws passed that forbade alcohol production, sales and consumption across America, gave rise to a rapid formation and growth in gangster culture, corrupt men of the law, and violence. It gives plenty of meaty material for modern day screenwriters to adapt and show the strikingly dark, twisted and brutal chapter in American history. Even from its opening scene, "Lawless" wants us to know that they mean business when it comes to never shying away from the blood. There are three brothers, gathering around to kill a pig. The youngest, Jack, struggles to pull the trigger, and leaves ...  Read the complete review

I saw this film last week and to be honest I'm not a great fan of westerns but knew I had to see it because of the cast...I've become quite a fan of Tom Hardy and was also interested in seeing Shia LaBeouf in a role outside of the Transformers movies. The film is directed by John Hillcoat and was released in UK cinemas on Friday 7th September 2012. **Plot** The film is set in the 1930s during prohibition of alcohol in America (ban of alcohol) and it follows brothers Jack, Forest and Howard Bondurant (LaBeouf, Hardy, Clarke) who are running an illegal business selling moonshine in their home county of Virginia. The alcohol is brewed by their young ...  Read the complete review

Star - Tom Hardy Genre - Crime Drama County - USA Certificate - 18R Run Time - 116 minutes Blockbusters - £3.50 per night rental Amazon - £11.99 DVD (£14.00 Blue Ray) ---------------------------------------------------- So, 'Lawless', a crime drama based on the book 'The Wettest County in the World (2008)', about West Virginias most notorious bootlegging family in the prohibition era, the Bondurant's, grandson Matt the author of the book. Making moonshine was legal before prohibition and many farmers and ranchers did enough brewing to keep the locals happy, basic booze you could ferment out of pretty much anything in your ...  Read the complete review

I recently joined Lovefilm, inspired by Quidco as they were offering a nice £15 Cashback and Lawless was top of my DVD rental list! I had always wanted to see if in the cinema but never got round to it and anyone who knows me knows I LOVE Tom Hardy so it was really only a matter of time. The film centres around the Bondurant brothers in 1930s, selling and concocting their own alcohol around the Prohibition era in the United States. Based on a true story, we have Forrest Bondurant (Tom Hardy) as the "Godfather" like head of the clan. There is the middle brother, Howard (Jason Clarke) as the violent, alcoholic middle brother and Jack (Shia LaBeouf) as ...  Read the complete review

Based on real events, Lawless tells the tale of the three Bondurant brothers who run their own moonshine operation in Prohibition-era America. When corrupt Special Deputy Charlie Reeks comes to the county, he is determined to ensure that he takes a cut from all illegal moonshine activities. When the Bondurant brothers refuse, a violent battle for supremacy begins to escalate. Despite some flaws, Lawless succeeds in telling a simple story (essentially a David vs. Goliath tale) in an interesting way. Although it doesn't do anything new (arguably it's Bonnie and Clyde given a re-spray), it is rarely less than interesting. Yes, the pace is perhaps a little too ...  Read the complete review