When his mother overdoses on heroin, Joshua (James Frecheville) must move in with his estranged grandmother (Jacki Weaver), the matriach of a Melbourne family of crooks. Animal Kingdom is a strong feature debut from writer-director David Michod, even if it does seem a bit drawn out at times. Much of the film's success belongs to it's superb cast - newcomer Frecheville gives a perfectly understated performance in the leading role, while Ben Mendelsohn (as his vile uncle) and Weaver steal every scene they are in.
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