Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you like edge of you seat intertainment you cant go wrong with this movie

Just not as entertaining as expected. It didn't hold my attention.

Too beautifully filmed and powerfully acted to dismiss

Was a good weekend movie to watch, to kill some time ..

Shia's career sure has been terrible after his Disney and Transformers days. This movie is a meh.

I absolutely loved this movie. The acting was absolutely great by Tom Hardy, Shia, and Guy Pierce. This is a very violent movie that was done tastefully unlike most hollywood garbage now days and also managed to get plenty of laughs. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone.

This is a great movie and very accurately portrays the story of the Bondurant brothers. It has action scenes and scenes that will keep you wondering what will happen next. Coming from a girl that has been in Franklin County her whole life, you have to come from an area such as this to understand and appreciate the life, trials, and tribulations of the characters. Events such as this and those similar to this really did take place in the history of this county and I find it amazing that there is finally a movie based on it. Having read the book that this movie is based on, I can say that in my opinion, it closely relates to the novel. Give both the book and the movie a shot before you try and degrade one or both!

For the first time, your family’s livelihood is threatened. At the same time, you’re trying to get out from under the shadow of your elders, one of whom is a local legend. Which takes priority? The Bondurant brothers are the owners and operators of the premier bootlegging operation in Franklin County, Virginia. Jack, the youngest (portrayed by Shia LaBouef) is assisting Howard (played by Jason Clarke) and Forrest (played by Tom Hardy) when he witnesses a shooting. The gunman, Floyd Banner (played by Gary Oldman), locks eyes with young Jack before he departs for the operation’s headquarters. Once there, Forrest (Hardy) hires a new waitress. Her name is Maggie Beauford (played by Jessica Chastain) and she is a former dancer who’s recently moved to Franklin County from Chicago. Shortly after that, the bootlegging business is confronted with an obstacle. Charlie Rakes, another new arrival and a Special Deputy. Rakes (played by Guy Pearce) tells Forrest that, from now on, he and his superiors will be given a percentage of the profits form their business. Forrest, as expected, sends Rakes away and threatens to kill him if he returns. After his departure, Forrest organizes a meeting of his colleagues in the illegal alcohol business. His hope is to rally them into a resistance movement. “Bootleggers of the world unite” if you will. While they are receptive, initially, it’s only a matter of time before they capitulate to Deputy Rakes. In the meantime, Jack has become enamored with Bertha Minnix. Bertha (played by Mia Wasikowska) is the daughter of a local German Baptist preacher who forbids Bertha from seeing Jack once he attends one of his services drunk and leaves abruptly. This film is supposedly based on a historical novel written by the grandson of LaBouef’s character. I don’t know how faithful the film is to the novel or how historically accurate the novel is, but as far as I’m concerned, the movie failed. It isn’t particularly awful, but it’s not all that interesting either. I am surprised that former Disney star Shia LaBouef has actual talent, but he does and we’ve seen it. I am not at all surprised by the fact that Tom Hardy is talented as he has demonstrated it on numerous occasions. Maybe Lawless would be more engrossing if its release had predated the HBO series about Prohibition era bootlegging, Boardwalk Empire. Maybe not. All I can say is that I was underwhelmed. Maybe you won’t be.

This movie is very well done and has a star-studded cast. Shia Labeouf and Tom Hardy are fantastic brothers and Guy Pearce is a menacing villian. This movie has a western feel to it and the plot is gripping and reels you in. The conclusion is fantastic and the story unfolds and escalates throughout. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys dark westerns or bootlegging or gang style movies. This movie has a heavy feel at times and can be a little disturbing. Not for children.

A good story based on the history of an actual mountain family. The situation face by people in old America, seems far different than from today. In those days life was difficult and many times one could not trust the system. Thus the law was in the hands of ordinary folks. This however, did not always insure justice would be done. This film displays this fact very well. The film moved along fairly well. The DVD extras are worth watching.

The Bondurant brothers are captivating with their bootlegging during prohibition. Forrest Bondurant's fedora and cardigan are a classic, Love the movie and the moonshine.

I rented this movie first thinking it might not be vary good, I was pleasantly surprised, had a good storyline and a good ending. I liked it so much I picked it up the next day. Enjoy

From the actors to the story, this whole film was incredibly well executed. We love watching it over and over again without getting tired of it. Extremely recommend!

I bought Lawless the combo pack with the Blu-ray ad DVD. I loved Lawless. In Lawless I liked Jack, Bertha, Forrest, Maggie and Jack's friend Cricket

The story of the Bondurant brothers! This movie is an easy watch and it flows by. The story is excellent as is the acting. I recommend.

This is a great film. It is very violent, but beautifully done with great performances. Love it!

The movie is a great mixture of drama, with a little love story. Tom Hardy is excellent in this film.

One does not get tired of watching this movie. Great movie to own in collection.

Set in the prohibition era, great story and action. Tom Hardy played his part well.

Love the story and characters. Makes it even better knowing it's based on a true story.