Hellion features strong performances from Aaron Paul and newcomer Josh Wiggins surrounding a well written dramatic story that overly compelling yet for the cast it’s worth at least one viewing. The DVD released by MPI has good video and audio transfers and a forgettable featurette, though it is interesting to watch the short film for which this was based upon.
Hellion
(2014)
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Genre(s): Drama
MPI Media Group | R – 99 min. – $24.98 | September 30, 2014
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MOVIE INFO: Directed by: Kat Candler Writer(s): Kat Candler (written by) Cast: Aaron Paul, Juliette Lewis, Josh Wiggins, Deke Garner DISC INFO: Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
PLOT SYNOPSIS
Amidst the haunting refineries of Southeast Texas, hard-drinking single dad Hollis (AARON PAUL) struggles to raise his two boys, including rebellious teenager Jacob (JOSH WIGGINS). Obsessed with heavy metal and seething with rebellious anger, Jacob finds release in the high-risk, white-knuckle world of motocross–but his increasingly reckless behavior threatens to spin out of control, especially when it starts to involve his younger brother Wes (DEKE GARNER). When the local authorities catch wind of the increasingly volatile situation, Wes is taken into custody by his Aunt Pam (JULIETTE LEWIS), leaving Jacob and Hollis to fend for themselves. In Wes’ absence, Jacob becomes increasingly obsessed with two things: winning a local motorcross championship and getting his brother back.
SPECIAL FEATURES – 1.5/5
The disc contains a Behind the Scenes (3:54) featurette, the Original Short Film (6:14) and a Trailer (1:57).
VIDEO – 3.75/5 | AUDIO – 4.25/5
Hellion arrives on DVD with a 16×9 enhanced widescreen transfer (2.40 AR) and given a standard Dolby Digital 5.1 track that certainly takes advantage of an aggressive score/soundtrack, though dialogue levels are nice and clear.
OVERALL – 3.0/5
Overall, Hellion features strong performances from Aaron Paul and newcomer Josh Wiggins surrounding a well written dramatic story that overly compelling yet for the cast it’s worth at least one viewing. The DVD released by MPI has good video and audio transfers and a forgettable featurette, though it is interesting to watch the short film for which this was based upon.
Published: 10/08/2014