It is a sobering piece of raw filmmaking.
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04/07/08
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Bra Boys (2008)
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Reviews Counted: 22
Fresh: 12
Rotten:10
Average Rating: 5.6/10
Consensus: While it looks like shameless publicity for the semi-notorious Aussie surfing gang, the film packs a raw energy into this look at a culture of athleticism and male loyalty.
Rated: R [See Full Rating]
Runtime: 90 mins
Theatrical Release: Apr 11, 2008 Limited
Synopsis: Are Sydney's Bra Boys a violent gang or just a loyal bunch of surfers? This documentary narrated by Russell Crowe (AMERICAN GANGSTER) explores this underground culture from the inside courtesy of writer-director-producer Sunny... [More]
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10/18/08
Lengthy coverage of a murder trial involving Jai and Koby supplies the odd moment of meaningful reflection, but the overall impression is that of an unconvincing PR exercise.
07/31/08
Top Critic It aspires to but falls short of Dogtown's inspired, edgy mix of sports history, pop culture, social commentary, and revealing interviews.
07/09/08
...there's an undeniable energy to this subjective, self-serving film which at times says more than it means to about this male-dominated culture.
07/04/08
A story of loyalty that men can relate to while their significant others see Sex and the City.
06/05/08
Thanks to the documentarian also making his family the film's subject, Bra Boys feels more than a little like a violence-glorifying infomercial.
05/30/08
Despite the undeniable sorrow you see expressed by all, your foot may start to tap and you may find yourself wishing you were on some beach yourself.
04/14/08
The film is narrated by Russell Crowe, whose star power is probably the only reason it's being released here.
04/11/08
This crude, rowdy movie is unexpectedly touching in its embrace of surfing as an escape from the stigma of poverty and broken homes.
04/11/08
Top Critic Bra Boys is a carefully manicured PR video for the infamous Bra Boys surfer community.
04/10/08
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