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So
when Nabil comes to him with a plan that could help him gain enough
money to make all this possible, he jumps at the opportunity; although
it means stealing (then dealing) drugs.
Eventually,
their crime catches up with them, and Tarek's good intentions end in
disaster. Soon they find themselves over their heads in an unfamiliar
world of deadly dealings, caught up in something they cannot control
nor escape.
Cedar Boys
is one of those movies where you can just tell things are going to go
wrong... you're waiting for Tarek and his friends to get caught, and
dreading how it will all end. You can feel the movie building to it,
but you're just not sure when it's going to happen. It's this sense of
dread that keeps the movie interesting.
Superb acting from all
involved; especially our lead, Les Chantery. He has relatively few
credits under his belt, but hopefully this movie will see him make a
bigger name for himself in Australian cinema. The film is well cast,
the characters believable and amiably three dimensional.
In possibly the most unexpected casting ever, we have Martin Henderson of The Ring, Torque, and Mr and Mrs Smith,
as one of the drug dealers Tarek and Nabil steal from. The New Zealand
born actor would be the most recognisable of the cast, yet he plays a
relatively minor role.
However, though his role is minor, his menacing portrayal leaves a lasting impression.
Although
the story is nothing particularly new, the film makes you genuinely
care what happens to its characters, particularly Tarek. You
desperately want him to overcome the odds, because you know that deep
down he is a good person - he's just made some bad decisions, thinking
they will pay off.
All he wants is a decent life for his
family and friends, and a better life for himself. He just does the
wrong things to achieve that...and unfortunately those things catch up
with him. DVD Special Features
Considering this is a low budget Australian film, Cedar Boys is actually jam packed with some quality Special Features.
On
offer here are Behind the Scenes featurettes including "The Making of
Cedar Boys", several Webisodes ranging from Auditions to location
scouting, plus a cool Q&A with the Cast and Crew.
Conclusion:
Movie 70% Extras: 70%
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