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Animals

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
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6.3/10
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Kim Shaw and David Dastmalchian in Animals (2014)
Animals tells the story of Jude and Bobbie: a young couple that exist somewhere between homelessness and the fantasy of their imaginations. Though they masterfully con and steal in an attempt to stay one step ahead of their addiction, they are ultimately forced to face the reality of their situation when one of them gets hospitalized.
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Jude and Bobbie are conning their way through life to feed their endless addiction. When confronted with the reality of their situation, the young lovers must decide if true love can prevail... Read allJude and Bobbie are conning their way through life to feed their endless addiction. When confronted with the reality of their situation, the young lovers must decide if true love can prevail in the face of all else.Jude and Bobbie are conning their way through life to feed their endless addiction. When confronted with the reality of their situation, the young lovers must decide if true love can prevail in the face of all else.

  • Director
    • Collin Schiffli
  • Writer
    • David Dastmalchian
  • Stars
    • David Dastmalchian
    • Kim Shaw
    • John Heard
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    6.3/10
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    • Director
      • Collin Schiffli
    • Writer
      • David Dastmalchian
    • Stars
      • David Dastmalchian
      • Kim Shaw
      • John Heard
    • 13User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 4 nominations total

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    David Dastmalchian
    David Dastmalchian
    • Jude
    Kim Shaw
    Kim Shaw
    • Bobbie
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • Albert
    John Hoogenakker
    John Hoogenakker
    • Guy
    John Lister
    John Lister
    • Norman
    Lawrence MacGowan
    • Ed
    Paul Perroni
    Paul Perroni
    • Undercover Cop
    Simeon Henderson
    • Undercover Cop 2
    Ryan Archibald
    • Record Store Employee
    Ilyssa Fradin
    Ilyssa Fradin
    • Brenda
    Jevon Houser
    • Buttercup
    Jerod Haynes
    Jerod Haynes
    • Buttercups Replacement
    Velma Austin
    • Charge Nurse
    Anish Jethmalani
    Anish Jethmalani
    • Doctor Ahmed
    Jack McCabe
    • Man in Diner
    Chris Bashen
    Chris Bashen
    • Electronics Store Employee
    Chris Boykin
    • County Hospital Doctor
    Mary Mulligan
    • Fleeger Hospital Nurse 2
    • Director
      • Collin Schiffli
    • Writer
      • David Dastmalchian
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    6SnoopyStyle

    simple without much flash

    Jude (David Dastmalchian) and Bobbie (Kim Shaw) are drug addicts. They steal and pull small cons in order to get the next fix. They drift through the world on their own struggling to get by. They suffer illnesses and get robbed by avenging cops. Sometimes their cons don't go well. Jude gets hospitalized and they must face their impending fates.

    This is a simple druggie couple movie without too much flash. Dastmalchian doesn't write big scenes in this and he has the feel of a drug addict. Shaw brings a little vulnerability to her role. It's a well made indie with good solid performances on a well worn story path.
    7Thrill_KillZ

    Disturbingly realistic and true to life.

    It's not often that a film comes along that accurately captures the incredibly bleak and painful world of heroin addiction. Critically acclaimed films like Trainspotting and Requiem For a Dream are quick to come to mind, but fifteen long years have past since the subject has been hit so emotionally and true to life. David Dastmalchian, the film's writer and lead actor opposite of Kim Shaw, has taken his own past experience and personal struggles with addiction and used it to create a film that captures the day to day struggle an addict faces in a fashion that is second to none.

    I've been on methadone maintenance successfully for eleven years and over that time I've forgotten the horror's of my past or maybe buried would be a better term. So this film was real on a very personal level to me, it was as if I was reliving past experiences as events unfolded within the film. I've read that Dastmalchian worked with director Collin Schiffli for a number of years on this project and their devotion to the film shows in its execution. While it's not quite as artistic and visually spectacular as Trainspotting and Requiem for a Dream, it held its own and it didn't romanticize the subject like certain films do. This film is just a small slice out of the life of an addict, what you see here is perfectly normal and it's a cycle of hell that just repeats itself daily. Nothing is stable, you're never ahead of tomorrow. It's nice to see that Dastmalchian has been one of the rare few who has escaped the trappings of addiction and went on to much better things in life. In this case writing his first script and taking the lead in Animals, a film that is certainly worth a look.
    9daydreamcatcher55

    man is a social ANIMAL..

    Animals ; a movie with a haunting premise that lingers on in your head..Exposing us to the disturbing reality of addiction.. David had done a good job not only in front of the camera but also in the writing side..Innovate and Brave approach of the entire team to show the disturbing reality is admirable..This is one of the few drug addiction movies after "Requiem for a dream" and "Trainspotting" which is brutal and honest..Eye flickering and mouth closing visuals of gruesome reality of drug addiction and charming romantic scenes are perfectly blended and well placed.. This "INDIE" film is a worth watch and trust me you will live along with "Jude" and 'Bobbie"..Another independent film which will be an inspiration to future aspiring film makers and talents..An unforgettable piece of art : ANIMALS..
    7hayleighblair

    The struggles of a heroin addicted couple

    As far as heroin addiction movies go this is far more similar to 'Candy' than Requiem for a Dream or Trainspotting as it follows the romance between two lovers who have fallen into the depths of addiction.

    I had rather high hopes for this movie but felt it falling short compared to other romantic junkie flicks like Candy as the movie is a 'character piece' exploring the couples daily struggles rather than having a strong plot/storyline.

    I normally love explorative character movies but these particular addicts just weren't particually interesting and I felt the dialog fell a little flat. Either the movie could of done with an extra half an hour of dialog or more of a story/obstacle for the protagonists to overcome.

    If you enjoy films on addiction then you will probably enjoy this one but just go in knowing its not up to the standard of Candy or Trainspotting as neither the characters or plot are quite as deep.

    I can only imagine the novel is far better as it would give the writer far more time to explore the highs and lows of addiction as well as drawing the viewer into caring more for the characters involved.

    Overall I'd give it a 6.5 out of 10.
    8sue-morris

    Not always an easy watch, but rewarding

    A drama about the relationship of a young couple, Jude and Bobbie, who live in their car and support their drug habit in a matter-of- fact way through shoplifting and scams, until their situation turns sufficiently sour for them to re-evaluate. It sounds bleak, but there's enough humanity and compassion shown to carry it through so we don't give up on them.

    There are fantastic performances from the leads, writer/producer David Dastmalchian and Kim Shaw, who convince as a couple who care deeply for each other despite the occasional flashes of selfishness that ring true as symptoms of addiction. The supporting cast are all good too, including John Heard in a small but significant role as a security guard.

    Director/producer Collin Schiffli and DP Larkin Donley also do great jobs. I loved an early transition from a view out from an apartment window to the reality of the car windshield.

    Be warned, there are graphic images of drug use, including injecting into the neck and groin, and a desperate moment on a filthy bathroom floor that made me wince.

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      David Dastmalchian himself was a heroin addict for five years and became clean before his acting career.
    • Quotes

      Jude: You're everything. You're nothing... were you nothing after you.

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    • Release date
      • May 15, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Животные
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,821
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,471
      • May 17, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $94,646
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
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      • 2.35 : 1

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