By the Gun
By the Gun

By the Gun

2014Movie105 minEnglish

A rising Boston gangster (Ben Barnes) endangers those around him when he starts to make moves without the knowledge of his boss (Harvey Keitel).

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: James GunnGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A story about a young man who gets entangled with organized crime and must confront his choices. As he navigates the dangerous world of the mafia, he finds himself caught between loyalty and a desperate attempt to escape his predetermined path. His decisions have far-reaching consequences, impacting not only his own life but also those around him.

Critical Reception

By the Gun received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some performances were praised, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded gangster genre. Audiences were similarly divided, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the crime drama landscape.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and a lack of originality.
  • Performances are adequate, but can't elevate the material.
  • Pacing issues and an uninspired script hinder the overall impact.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be an uninspired crime drama with a weak plot and characters they couldn't connect with. Many felt it lacked originality and was a forgettable experience.

Fun Fact

The film's original working title was 'Guns and Roses'.

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