Braven
Braven

Braven

2018Movie94 minEnglish

A logger defends his family from a group of dangerous drug runners.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users74%
Director: Lin OedingGenres: Action, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A formerlogging worker, Joe Braven, takes his young daughter to a remote hunting cabin for a weekend getaway. When he learns that his estranged, drug-addicted brother is responsible for a debt owed to a dangerous drug cartel, Joe must defend his family and himself when the criminals arrive at the cabin seeking their payment.

Critical Reception

Braven received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised Jason Momoa's performance and the film's tense, action-packed sequences, while some found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the straightforward survival thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jason Momoa delivers a compelling performance as a determined family man pushed to his limits.
  • The film offers solid, tense action and a satisfyingly primal survival narrative.
  • While predictable, the straightforward plot and brutal execution keep viewers engaged.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's action and Jason Momoa's lead role, finding it an enjoyable and tense thriller. Some noted that the plot was straightforward, but most felt it delivered on its promise of suspense and action.

Fun Fact

Jason Momoa was involved in the development of the story and served as an executive producer on the film.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Fighting drug runners in the snowy wilds with Jason Momoa**_ A logger in Washington State (Jason Momoa) is forced to defend his family against a group of violent drug runners in the wintry woods. Stephen Lang and Jill Wagner play the ...
Gimly

Gimly

Little bit Home Invasion, little bit Western, little bit _Die Hard_. _Braven_ sees Momoa in the titular role (maybe prepping for his upcoming role as Draven?) of this throwback action thriller, which is always a good place to start any movi...