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Chopper

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America had Al Capone; England, the Kray brothers and Australia - proving once and for all its antipodean sense of humor - has Mark "Chopper" Read. "Chopper" is inspired by the books of Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read, arguably Australia's most infamous former criminal. "Chopper" draws on police records, court transcripts, news coverage and interviews with people who knew Chopper Read.
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Eric Bana's performance as the charming but twisted Chopper is the highlight of this disturbing portrait about Australia's notorious author/criminal.

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Stephen Romei The Australian Aug 21
3.5/5
This movie was Bana’s breakthrough and he is mesmerising. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 03/25/2022
4/5
This biographical drama about the exploits and prison years of the Australian criminal Mark “Chopper” Read, is a must watch for students of screen acting. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 03/23/2022
5/5
Chopper is a great film. Go to Full Review Travis Johnson Blunt Magazine Aug 26
It was transformative, alright; Chopper turned Bana from a light entertainer into a serious dramatic actor overnight, a swerve impossible to predict even with 20/20 hindsight. Go to Full Review Victoria Luxford City AM 04/04/2022
5/5
The type of gritty independent film that isnt made anymore, besides the odd self-conscious copycat. Chopper is still delightful cinematic anarchy, with Bana offering a masterful performance that he hasnt matched since. Go to Full Review John Townsend Starburst 03/29/2022
3/5
Chopper is an intriguing film, one that challenges the viewer through unpredictable, often excessive violence set against a palate of folksiness and sporadic black humour. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jen W @FrejaGaan Oct 18 Chopper is an intriguing film, one that challenges the viewer through unpredictable, often excessive violence set against a palate of folksiness and sporadic black humour. See more Joshua C. @VeinNoir Sep 30 Amazing movie. Very fun and wild See more J C @Blind_guide Jul 27 Throughout the entire film, I didn't really care about the characters or their (lack of) development; I still don't. See more Gareth v @geewah Jul 24 A raw, darkly comic, and disturbingly charismatic Australian crime biopic centered on the notorious outlaw Mark “Chopper” Read. Eric Bana delivers a career-defining performance that is magnetic from start to finish. See more Niko H May 17 They hit the nail on the head with this one. Eric I think did a better job at being chopper than chopper did. Seriously tho if you can get past the dialogue, which is something that never bothered me. In fact it makes it that much more Entertaining with the accent & lingo, if you give it a chance maybe 2 you will have yourself an instant classic. See more Johnathon W @Hoppynsc 02/18/2025 Solid crime caper that is anchored mostly by Eric Bana's brilliant lead performance. Bana made his breakthrough performance with this role, playing Chopper as a complicated criminal, one who stabs a man in the face but then apologizes afterwards. At one point, he even drives a man who shot to the hospital so he doesn't bleed to death. You never really feel sorry for him, as he is a violent sociapath but you are fascinated by him. Behind the camera, writer/director Andrew Dominik delivers an interesting biography on one of Australia's most notorious criminals and never sugar coats what he does. However, its low budget does show and feels more like a TV movie over a film. Just an entertaining watch, thanks to Bana's performance. See more Read all reviews
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Andrew Dominik

Director

Eric Bana

Mark "Chopper" Read

Vince Colosimo

Neville Bartos

Simon Lyndon

Jimmy Loughnan

Kate Beahan

Tanya

David Field

Keithy George

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Synopsis America had Al Capone; England, the Kray brothers and Australia - proving once and for all its antipodean sense of humor - has Mark "Chopper" Read. "Chopper" is inspired by the books of Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read, arguably Australia's most infamous former criminal. "Chopper" draws on police records, court transcripts, news coverage and interviews with people who knew Chopper Read.
Director
Andrew Dominik
Producer
Michele Bennett
Screenwriter
Andrew Dominik
Distributor
Image Entertainment Inc., First Look
Production Co
Pariah Films, Mushroom Pictures
Rating
R (Some Drug Use|Pervasive Language|Nudity|Strong Brutal Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 3, 2000, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 13, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA)
$234.3K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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