Chopper
Chopper

Movie spotlight

Chopper

2019
Movie
9 min
English

Angie refuses to let her grandfather – an ex-biker who suffers from dementia – be taken to a nursing home for his last days. Just as he is about to go, she locks herself in his room, and proceeds to a final act of love.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users87%
Director: Andrew DominikGenres: Crime, Biography, Drama

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the violent, drug-fueled life of Australian underworld figure Mark 'Chopper' Read. It details his notorious criminal career, his time in prison, and the escalating acts of brutality that defined his early life. Despite his violent tendencies, the film also touches upon his attempts at reform and his eventual rise to infamy.

Critical Reception

Chopper received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Eric Bana's transformative performance. The film was praised for its raw portrayal of violence and its dark, often darkly humorous, depiction of Australian criminal culture. It garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally.

What Reviewers Say

  • Eric Bana delivers a tour-de-force performance as the infamous Mark 'Chopper' Read.

  • The film is a brutal, unflinching, and often darkly comedic look at Australian criminal notoriety.

  • Andrew Dominik's direction creates a visceral and memorable cinematic experience.

Google audience: Audiences were highly impressed with Eric Bana's intense and captivating portrayal of Chopper Read, with many praising the film's dark humor and compelling narrative. Some viewers found the violence to be extreme, but overall, the film is celebrated for its unique and authentic depiction of a notorious figure.

Awards & Accolades

Eric Bana won the Film Critics Circle of Australia Award for Best Actor and the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor. The film received multiple nominations and awards at various Australian film festivals.

Fun Fact

Eric Bana gained over 40 pounds (18 kg) for his role as Mark 'Chopper' Read, and he performed many of his own stunts, including some dangerous fight sequences.

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