Blood Ties

Name: Blood Ties
Director: Guillaume Canet
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 2013-01-01
Duration: 128 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Clive Owen, Billy Crudup, Marion Cotillard, Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldaña

2013Dir. Guillaume Canet2h 8m

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Runtime2h 8m

Released2013

Budget$25.5M

Box office$2.4M

DirectorGuillaume Canet

About This Movie

Blood Ties is an interesting piece that dives into the gritty world of organized crime in 1970s Brooklyn. The film really captures that raw, uneasy tension between two brothers—one in law enforcement and the other tangled in the underworld. The pacing feels deliberate, letting the weight of their choices sink in. Practical effects are utilized effectively, grounding the violent moments in a more realistic way, which adds to the overall bleak atmosphere. Performances feel genuine, with a palpable sense of family loyalty clashing against morality. It’s a film that doesn't shy away from the darker sides of its characters, making it a notable exploration of brotherhood and betrayal amidst chaos.

Gritty portrayal of family dynamicsFocus on practical effects for realismStrong character-driven narrative