Starred Up is a 2013 British prison crime drama film on DVD, directed by David Mackenzie.
Boasting a stellar cast at the peak of their dramatic powers and written by former prison therapist Jonathan Asser, Starred Up is raw, visceral and violent: a brutally realistic and spellbinding addition to the prison movie genre.
Eric (Jack O’Connell, star of the upcoming UNBROKEN) is a violent young offender prematurely thrown into the dark world of an adult prison. As he struggles to assert himself against the prison officers and the other inmates, he has to confront his own father, Nev (Ben Mendelsohn, ANIMAL KINGDOM); a man who has spent most of his life in jail. As Eric forges allegiances with other prisoners and with his prison councillor, Oliver (Rupert Friend, from TV's HOMELAND), he learns that his rage can be overcome and discovers the new rules of survival. But there are forces at work which threaten to destroy him.
Special Features:
- Interviews with Jack O'Connell, Ben Mendelsohn, Rupert Friend and director David Mackenzie.
Starred Up Movie Reviews
“A brutal, immersive prison survival story” Empire
“Tough, violent and profane…anchored by superb performances” The New York Times
“O'Connell's performance is one of the finest of the year… An exceptional ensemble cast” Twitch Film
“An incendiary, visceral, riveting drama with a fascinating Oedipal twist; a brutal-realist depiction of male behaviour and prison culture” Independent
“A superbly made, thought-provoking human drama with outstanding performances” Daily Express