Father & Son
Father & Son

Father & Son

2010TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Ex-gangland boss Michael O'Connor, now happily settled in rural Ireland, is forced to go back to Manchester when his son Sean is found guilty of the murder of a gang member.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Mikael SalomonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A grieving father, haunted by the death of his son in a hit-and-run accident, becomes obsessed with finding the driver responsible. His quest for vengeance blurs the lines between justice and retribution, leading him down a dark path where his own morality is tested. As he closes in on the culprit, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and desperation.

Critical Reception

Father & Son received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the thriller elements uninspired. Performances, particularly from Carrie-Anne Moss, were often cited as a redeeming quality, but they couldn't salvage the film's formulaic storytelling and underdeveloped themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable plot that offers few surprises.
  • Carrie-Anne Moss delivers a strong performance, but it's not enough to elevate the material.
  • The thriller aspects are largely unconvincing and lack tension.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Father & Son' is largely unavailable, with no specific consensus on what viewers liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

Despite its limited release and generally lukewarm reception, 'Father & Son' was distributed by Lionsgate, known for its action and thriller films.

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