
The Big Ugly
Taste attributes: thrillerdramacrimefresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricatelinearenclosedcomplex relationshipfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardy
"In for oil. Out for blood."
Boxlist takeExpect a heavy, intricate thriller, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
5.3 /10
TMDB · 55 votes
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What lines up
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
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Synopsis
Neeyln has always been the loyal enforcer for crime boss Harris back in London, taking care of problems and people that disrupt his illicit business. When Harris strikes a deal with an old friend -- American oilman Preston -- they find themselves in the wild hills of West Virginia. Contracts are signed and the whiskey flows in celebration, but overnight Neelyn's girlfriend disappears, last seen with Preston's wayward son Junior. Lines are drawn between family and friends, but nothing will stop Neelyn from getting answers -- and retribution.
Synopsis: TMDB
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- Genre
- Thriller
- Year
- 2020
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- 4G Vision
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- How we score
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











