Strays
Strays

Strays

2011Movie25 minEnglish

Brothers Nick and Elliot are small-time thieves on the run, living a life of excess. However, as Nick's manic behaviour becomes increasingly frenzied, Elliot struggles to reign him in. Strays is a thrilling drama about two brothers who belong together, but for their own good need to be apart.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users63%
Director: Vince MarcelloGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A group of young adults navigate the complexities of love, life, and relationships as they move through their college years and into early adulthood. The film explores themes of friendship, romantic entanglements, and the challenges of finding one's path.

Critical Reception

Strays received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found it to be a predictable and somewhat underdeveloped exploration of relationships. While some appreciated the attempt to portray realistic young adult struggles, many felt the film lacked originality and depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to find a unique voice amidst a crowded genre of relationship dramas.
  • Performances are generally adequate but fail to elevate the somewhat cliché narrative.
  • Lacks the emotional resonance and sharp writing needed to make a lasting impression.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided response, with some finding the relatable characters and straightforward narrative appealing, while others were disappointed by the lack of a compelling plot and predictable outcomes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Los Angeles, California, with many scenes taking place on college campuses.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This reminded me a little of “Shooting Fish” (1997) only here we have siblings “Nick” (Andrew Hawley) and “Elliot” (Richard Madden) who live their lives on the wrong side of the law. They are quite effective at petty thievery and gatecrashi...