This was actually a pretty solid film. Being from America, I didn't necessarily understand all the regional dialect, but I got the gist of it, and it didn't detract from the story. Mostly, it was in the beginning of the film, and as the film wore on, it became clearer what was being discussed.
This film really is about brotherhood, both in a familial sense and in a community sense. It tells the story of Danny, a hardline enforcer for a New Zealand gang, and how he progressed from his difficult childhood to become the sergeant-at-arms of his crew. The film delves into his relationships w/ his brother Liam, as well as the president of his gang, Moses, who he grew up w/ in a detention center. The film did a strong job of showing how loyalties to one family can often muddy the waters in regard to loyalties to another family.
Although countless biker films have preceded this one, they’ve all been from the 60/70’s & mostly from the USA, but it was always the Australian film “Stone” from 1974 that was at the forefront. This NZ film now brings this genre up to date & something we’ve been waiting for too long. It explores both family and opposing gang loyalties which results in probably being the first biker film that can resonate with the general viewing public, since Quadrophenia in 1979.
Shout by Lee Brown Barrow Movie BuffVIP 3BlockedParent2021-02-13T23:57:23Z
Not as savage as I expected - although there were a few brutal scenes - this is a film that has more depth than I expected.