Blood Father (2016)
8/10
Mel Gibson like I've never seen him before
25 April 2018
Warning: Spoilers
As said in the title, him playing a role of a ruined, rundown father was a new experience for me. He's not a shining hero, no one-man-army and he's far from perfect. As a former biker with a messed up past he tries his best to stay out of trouble and get back control over his life.

Until one day his long-lost daughter comes back to ask for his help. With few connections from the past and very limited resources you see an aged man fighting to the limit to protect what's most precious to him. The movie feels real and genuine. It's not afraid of showing people with dark sides, issues and struggles. They all try their best (or worst) to make a living and survive, driven by different motives.

Apart from your typical hollywood plot you see that life is no fairy tale, it's a fight for every day, where nothing is to be taken for granted and we have to cherish what we have and every moment. A strong performance that left a strong impression.
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