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One Day as a Lion

2023 · 87 min

A scruffy, low-key crime caper that ambles between deadpan humour and sudden violence, never quite catching fire.

Tagline: Every hitman deserves a second shot.
Overview: Jackie Powers will stop at nothing to prevent his son from following him into a life of crime. With his mob employer in pursuit, a chance encounter at a roadside diner charts a new path.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, satirical and warm. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, crime, redemption, parenthood
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
crime
redemption
parenthood
betrayal
Places: road trip
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild