The embelushed, stylised, but at least partially true story of Mark "Chopper" Read.
Tales of psychopaths in prison and following their release are not uncommon but Chopper has stood out in recent years as one of the finer attempts. This comes down to the riveting central performance given by Eric Bana. Generally charismatic, the ease and subtlety with which he reveals paranoia and insecurity and the speed with which these switch to violent sociopathic behaviour is engrossing lending an element of pathos to a character we should by rights be wholly repulsed by.
The film is also shot through with moments of black comedy as a counterpoint to the violence.
Brief and entertaining.
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