An Irish shepherd’s rivalry with another family turns into tragedy.
Thrilling, suspenseful and devastating at the same time! Feature debut for co-writer/director Chris Andrews, who absolutely nails it! A simple, yet compelling story told from two vantage points instantly makes it a pounding, agonising, and at times, a heartbreaking thriller. Andrews and George Cragg’s editing leaves a lot to the imagination and structures the story in a gripping and engaging way.
Christopher Abbott (executive producer), Barry Keoghan (executive producer), Colm Meaney, Nora-Jane Noone, Paul Ready, and Aaron Hefferman put on a fantastic performance. Extra credits go to Abbott, who, while American, mastered the Irish accent and lines.
The third act feels somehow disconnected from the rest of the film. The way Michael (Abbott) reacts to Jack’s (Keoghan) action is baffling and makes one wonder in the end “why?” However, while the ending may not be what you expect, Bring Them Down is captivating and definitely worth your time.
There is a different reality away from the cities. Legality, morality, and business appear in various shapes and forms, and Andrews gives us a glimpse of that reality.
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