Blood Father

Lionsgate Premiere | Release Date: August 12, 2016

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 107 Ratings

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Rebecca31Oct 8, 2016

Director Jean-François Richet brings us father and ex-con Mel Gibson who has to protect his estranged daughter from drug dealers. Nothing new about that story line but it ticks all the boxes regardless. Now say whatever you want about MelDirector Jean-François Richet brings us father and ex-con Mel Gibson who has to protect his estranged daughter from drug dealers. Nothing new about that story line but it ticks all the boxes regardless. Now say whatever you want about Mel Gibson but he certainly does deliver and this is no exception. Very entertaining and fast paced action flick. Taken is the obvious comparison here so if you like Liam Neeson talking on the phone and beating up people then you'll love Mel Gibson talking on the phone and beating up people.… Expand

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LoRevisorDec 10, 2016

Mel Gibson está incrível como sempre, com uma performance de peso, Blood Father é um filme que não se espera grande roteiro, mas é exatamente o que o filme lhe dar um dos melhores roteiros de filmes de ação com baixo orçamento, todo cena éMel Gibson está incrível como sempre, com uma performance de peso, Blood Father é um filme que não se espera grande roteiro, mas é exatamente o que o filme lhe dar um dos melhores roteiros de filmes de ação com baixo orçamento, todo cena é construída com cuidado, e todas possuem ligações. É o clássico filme B- transformado num excelente A+. E a Performance da filha do Mel Gibson Lydia intrepetada pela (Erin Moriarty) na trama é excelente não liga para esses loucos das críticas negativas… Expand

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raciocinioDec 15, 2016

A Great action thriller, Mel Gibson are fantastic as ever here, the script raises this simple revenge film for a new touch-down of Action Revenge. I don't know what people want more,for a low-budget action thriller, the actress that plays asA Great action thriller, Mel Gibson are fantastic as ever here, the script raises this simple revenge film for a new touch-down of Action Revenge. I don't know what people want more,for a low-budget action thriller, the actress that plays as Lyndia (Gibson Daughter) is excellent, the people who complaining about her acting are very dull, And outside i just say that the way, that smart script does taken the movie above the similar genres movies… Expand

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gigizaynDec 22, 2016

Great Revenge Thriller.

Mel Gibson it's perfect, the supporting cast also is great, the script is very superior comparing to other revenge movies...

The tension is great and action scenes.

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smiyamotOct 13, 2016

Let's see, how many ways are there to make a "drug dealer wants to kill your daughter" movie? I have to give this movie an extra point for original story. Mel Gibson was better than I've seen him in years. Maybe it's age, maybe it's allLet's see, how many ways are there to make a "drug dealer wants to kill your daughter" movie? I have to give this movie an extra point for original story. Mel Gibson was better than I've seen him in years. Maybe it's age, maybe it's all the trouble he's been in. He shows some grit here.… Expand

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ScottDayOct 20, 2016

This is a pulse-pounding story about redemption, love and how kickass Mel Gibson really is. A certain action scene inside of a caravan is one of the best action set pieces I've ever seen. Definately a film to pick up on DVD or Bluray when youThis is a pulse-pounding story about redemption, love and how kickass Mel Gibson really is. A certain action scene inside of a caravan is one of the best action set pieces I've ever seen. Definately a film to pick up on DVD or Bluray when you want something to blow your melon right open.

As far as negatives go, the father / daughter relationship doesn't work perfectly and at sometimes the daughter does get annoyingly arrogant.… Expand

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ProsmoothAug 27, 2016

I love the films of Woody Allen and Roman Polanski--two artists who may or may not be absolute dumpster fires of human beings--so I would be hypocritical not to give Mel Gibson's new movie a fair shot. I did--and I'm glad I did. He didn'tI love the films of Woody Allen and Roman Polanski--two artists who may or may not be absolute dumpster fires of human beings--so I would be hypocritical not to give Mel Gibson's new movie a fair shot. I did--and I'm glad I did. He didn't direct this, but the Frenchman who did, made a hell of a good action movie. Gibson is fantastic in it. That's all you really need to know. Good movie.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonAug 16, 2016

A gutsy, adrenaline rush from start to finish. Blood Father is a brutal, sizzling action film that has a lead that will melt your eyes off at sight. Mel Gibson's tenacious stares, his powerful moves and his deadeye shooting make this filmA gutsy, adrenaline rush from start to finish. Blood Father is a brutal, sizzling action film that has a lead that will melt your eyes off at sight. Mel Gibson's tenacious stares, his powerful moves and his deadeye shooting make this film what it is. Just watch it for Mel alone. It may not work in places and the supporting cast fall flat, but altogether it is filmmaking done right. Crisp shots, juicy dialogues and a brilliant score make this one an instant classic. Highly recommended.… Expand

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AlayaoSep 17, 2016

It's a great film, made for people who have a functional brain. Note the expressions, dialogues, names, you need to realize the subtlety to understand this great movie.

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TheQuietGamerJun 2, 2018

In a time where it seems like every movie that hits theaters is another relatively safe mix of familiar action, comedy, and adventure it's nice to come across something relatively recent that has some grit to it. This violent andIn a time where it seems like every movie that hits theaters is another relatively safe mix of familiar action, comedy, and adventure it's nice to come across something relatively recent that has some grit to it. This violent and profanity-ridden tale of fatherly love shows Mel Gibson at the top of his game. The seedy world his character dives back into and the past mistakes he most overcome in order to save his daughter from the criminals who want her dead makes Liam Neeson in Taken look like a lightweight for how together his everyday life is.

It's a flawed character that Gibson embodies so perfectly. There's a lot of emotion, regret, and anger in his performance. The actor still has a great presence as the kind of person you don't want to mess with. He's got skills and is more than a little crazy. However, there's depth to him as well. Needless to say Mel carries the movie. He's the blunt instrument for the brutality and clever obscenities and the film's heart and soul all in one. It's a letdown that Erin Moriarty couldn't bolster all of this in her role as the daughter. She's got a pretty face, but boy can she not act. It kind of hurts the effectiveness of the themes of familial reconciliation and the scenes of her own personal turmoil when she can't give back what Gibson is putting in.

With a respectable 88 minute running time Blood Father moves at a brisk pace, keeping the brutality and drama center stage at all times. Some acting woes aside this is a highly enjoyable action-thriller where flawed characters are given opportunities to redeem themselves. Ironically by getting their hands dirty (or dirtier) again. The bond between the estranged father and daughter is the core of the film. Thanks to Mel Gibson's outstanding performance it strongly succeeds in providing a quality viewing experience.… Expand

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

Highly entertaining for Gibson fans. Very good story and pacing with solid action.

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FadeBlackFeb 22, 2017

Very enjoyable movie, with Mel Gibson carrying this hard - blood hard. Rather straight forward and simple, but Gibson finds a way to bring the story and the drama and the action to life. A bit too heavy on the swearing, but a solid actionVery enjoyable movie, with Mel Gibson carrying this hard - blood hard. Rather straight forward and simple, but Gibson finds a way to bring the story and the drama and the action to life. A bit too heavy on the swearing, but a solid action film for sure.… Expand

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badgerryan19May 19, 2017

Mel Gibson is back with a brand new action film. And I gotta say Mel gives the performance of a lifetime. This is best work since Mad Max, and he proves why he is still one of the best action stars. The story is just a movie were Mel'sMel Gibson is back with a brand new action film. And I gotta say Mel gives the performance of a lifetime. This is best work since Mad Max, and he proves why he is still one of the best action stars. The story is just a movie were Mel's character is protecting his daughter from a gang that's trying to kill her, but it tells it in a compelling non-stop thrill ride. Maybe this will bring Mel a lot more action roles in the future.… Expand

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skeptic303Sep 20, 2016

Blood Father is pretty much the indie version of Taken and follows a father, who was once a criminal, protecting his daughter from a group of gang members who want her dead. I couldn't help but like this movie, and it probably resulted fromBlood Father is pretty much the indie version of Taken and follows a father, who was once a criminal, protecting his daughter from a group of gang members who want her dead. I couldn't help but like this movie, and it probably resulted from the father-daughter conversations that contributed to character development. However, Blood Father seems to be a very serious movie, expecting its audience to take it that way, even though it is goofy in some areas. Furthermore, the villains aren't as developed as they should. Regardless, it is a short film with good acting that is one step ahead of the typical Hollywood action film and deserves a seal of acknowledgement.… Expand

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qbaseJun 24, 2019

O Μελ Γκίμπσον επιστρέφει σε έναν ρόλο που του ταιριάζει γάντι,oι σκηνές δράσης είναι συμπαγείς και το ντεκόρ γουέστερν φτιάχνει ατμόσφαιρα...O Μελ Γκίμπσον επιστρέφει σε έναν ρόλο που του ταιριάζει γάντι,oι σκηνές δράσης είναι συμπαγείς και το ντεκόρ γουέστερν φτιάχνει ατμόσφαιρα...

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