Tender, poignant, and homoerotically charged, this complicated father-son relationship is brought to life by two brilliant actors and a director who's canny enough to give them all the room they need.
Willem Dafoe steals the picture with his comic timing.
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Film.comErnest Hardy
Film.comErnest Hardy
It's a guy's film that doesn't just revel in testosterone, though -- it has a more purposeful agenda.
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L.A. WeeklyJohn Patterson
L.A. WeeklyJohn Patterson
What enrich the film are its layers of detail -- moronic racial protocols, turf wars, pecking orders, men as livestock -- the authenticity of the dialogue and the rich range of characters.