Let me just start by saying I can entirely understand why the reviews of this movie are so mixed. Some people think it's a drag to watch due to the run time and slow build up, while others think it's a work of art all the way through.
While I agree more with the latter, I'd be lying if I said the first half of the movie is a perfect 10. The dialogue is stellar throughout, but that's not enough to carry a thriller by itself. We're here for the plot. Something that puts the foot on the gas and doesn't let up until the credits start rolling.
With that said, Dragged Across Concrete is easily the most blood pumping film that I have ever seen. Once you give this movie time to fully kick into gear, it will put you on the edge of your seat and won't give you a single second to breathe.
By the time it's over you'll understand why Zahler slowly built up the main event that happens in the last 50-60 minutes, which will without a doubt glue your eyes to the screen and put you on your toes in the most enjoyable way a movie can.
If you're a fan of thrillers like No Country For Old Men, The Departed, or Reservoir Dogs, you'll think Dragged Across Concrete is an absolute knockout that'll have you wanting more from S Craig Zahler.
While I agree more with the latter, I'd be lying if I said the first half of the movie is a perfect 10. The dialogue is stellar throughout, but that's not enough to carry a thriller by itself. We're here for the plot. Something that puts the foot on the gas and doesn't let up until the credits start rolling.
With that said, Dragged Across Concrete is easily the most blood pumping film that I have ever seen. Once you give this movie time to fully kick into gear, it will put you on the edge of your seat and won't give you a single second to breathe.
By the time it's over you'll understand why Zahler slowly built up the main event that happens in the last 50-60 minutes, which will without a doubt glue your eyes to the screen and put you on your toes in the most enjoyable way a movie can.
If you're a fan of thrillers like No Country For Old Men, The Departed, or Reservoir Dogs, you'll think Dragged Across Concrete is an absolute knockout that'll have you wanting more from S Craig Zahler.