Animal Kingdon

I was seriously impressed by Animal Kingdom and I was highly surprised to be the only person in the auditorium when I saw this at the Kino in Hawkhurst. The film is about a family of bank robbers in Melbourne and is based on real events. In revenge for the killing of one of the brothers they assassinated two police officers. This crime shocked the nation as this was the first killing of multiple police officers in Australia since the Ned Kelly gang. I like the way that crime is depicted here, as having as disastrous an effect on the perpetrators as well as the victims. Engaging in a career of crime does have a habit of destroying your life and those around you. The film is lovingly crafted with some subtle, natural performances.