Starred Up

Theatrical - Limited 2014

Cast Jack O'Connell Ben Mendelsohn Rupert Friend
Directed by David Mackenzie
Written by Jonathan Asser

Genres: Drama

JoBlo's Rating

8/10

Synopsis

A troubled and explosively violent teenager is transferred to adult prison where he finally meets his match – a man who also happens to be his father.

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Exclusive red-band clip from Starred Up w/ Jack O’Connell preps you for jail

Posted 12 years ago

We’ve got a cool red-band clip to share with you from the prison drama STARRED UP, starring Jack O’Connell, Ben Mendelsohn, and Rupert Friend, which brings to light the harsh and brutal conditions of being in prison. Not that you...

A great new trailer and poster for the prison drama Starred Up

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When our own Chris Bumbray’s review for STARRED UP suggested that it was a must-see movie "jam-packed with brutal violence", I figured many people including myself would be sold on the indie movie. Now with the latest trailer there’s no...

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Review: Starred Up (TIFF 2013)

Posted 13 years ago

PLOT: Nineteen-year-old Eric (Jack O’Connell) is transferred to a maximum security prison, ruled by a fierce gang run by lifer Neville (Ben Mendelsohn) who also happens to be the boy’s father. Having not seen each other since Eric was a...

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Exclusive red-band clip from Starred Up w/ Jack O’Connell preps you for jail

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A great new trailer and poster for the prison drama Starred Up

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Cool trailer for British prison flick Starred Up with Jack O’Connell and Ben Mendelsohn

Posted 12 years ago

The first trailer for the British prison drama STARRED UP has dropped and it looks pretty solid. We caught the film at TIFF last year (review here) and it won us over, so it’s exciting that the film is finally...

2013 Toronto International Film Festival Wrap-Up and Top 10!

Posted 13 years ago

It’s hard to believe but the Toronto International Film Festival has already come and gone. This year marked my fifth trip in a row to TIFF, and I gotta say this may well have been the best year ever for...