Film Review – Violent Ends

Writer/director John-Michael Powell aims to create a neo-western with “Violent Ends,” which details the fragmentation of an extended family who’ve dedicated their lives to the production and trafficking of drugs in Alabama. It’s a cold-blooded endeavor that’s committed to tough confrontations and familial issues, with Powell working in a revenge saga to go with a story that’s loaded with characters and motivations. Perhaps clarity when it comes to connections isn’t always there, but there’s a hardness to “Violent Ends” that’s captivating, helping to create a few surprises as the main character seeks to find the source of his pain, coming up against ruthless people who don’t want him around. It’s not a one-man-army offering of brutality, but something appealingly messier, as Powell maintains an iciness to the picture that carries it to the final scene. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com