Dragged Across Concrete Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Two cops get suspended, decide to rob some robbers, and then things get super concrete-y.

🍿 Dragged Across Concrete: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Suspension and Desperation

Detectives Brett Ridgeman and Anthony Lurasetti find themselves suspended without pay after a video surfaces of their aggressive interrogation tactics. Ridgeman, facing financial strain with a sick wife and a family relocation to consider, sees limited options. Lurasetti, planning a proposal, is equally desperate. This sets the stage for their descent into the criminal underworld.

A Lead on a Score

Through a criminal contact, Friedrich, Ridgeman gets wind of a potential score involving a robbery orchestrated by Lorentz Vogelman. The detectives decide to intercept the robbers and take the stolen goods for themselves. They begin surveilling Vogelman’s crew, seeing this as a solution to their financial woes and a way to gain a retirement fund.

The Bank Robbery and its Brutality

Vogelman’s crew, including recently released ex-con Henry Johns, brutally robs a bank, executing several employees. Johns and his accomplice Biscuit are disturbed by the violence and realize they may be expendable. Meanwhile, Lurasetti wrestles with guilt as he and Ridgeman allow the robbery to proceed, setting them on a collision course with the criminals.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Brett Ridgeman (Mel Gibson): A disgruntled, old-guard police detective suspended for excessive force, leading him down a path of questionable morality to provide for his family.
• Anthony Lurasetti (Vince Vaughn): Ridgeman’s volatile, yet conflicted younger partner who grapples with the ethical implications of their actions.
• Henry Johns (Tory Kittles): A recently released ex-con who seeks to provide a better life for his family but gets entangled in a brutal criminal enterprise.
• Lorentz Vogelmann (Thomas Kretschmann): A ruthless crime boss whose violent bank robbery sets off a chain of events involving the suspended officers and ex-convict.
• Biscuit (Michael Jai White): Henry’s childhood friend who introduces him to the criminal world, seeking a lucrative job.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Brett Ridgeman: “I don’t trust a man who doesn’t like dogs.” – Ridgeman expresses his skepticism about a person’s character based on their dislike for dogs, revealing his personal values.
• Brett Ridgeman: “Is that a guy or a girl singin’ that song? Anthony Lurasetti: Can’t tell. Brett Ridgeman: Not that there’s much of a difference these days.” – This exchange encapsulates the film’s commentary on contemporary social issues and Ridgeman’s old-fashioned views.
• Anthony Lurasetti: “I think that line was obliterated the day men started saying we’re pregnant when their wives were.” – Said after a conversation with Brett, Anthony gives a humorous yet cynical take on modern society.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $15,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $49,954
• Worldwide Gross: $660,132

💥 Dragged Across Concrete Reviews

Personal Review

I went into this film expecting a gritty crime thriller and that’s exactly what I got. It was a slow burn, which I appreciate, allowing the characters and their motivations to develop. Some scenes were hard to watch due to the violence, but it felt realistic and impactful. The ending was a bit ambiguous, but overall, I found it to be a compelling and thought-provoking movie. The dialogue between Gibson and Vaughn was a highlight.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of neo-noir crime thrillers”
  • “Viewers who appreciate slow-burn narratives”
  • “Those interested in morally ambiguous characters”
  • “Fans of Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Graphic violence”
  • “Strong language”
  • “Mature themes”
  • “Disturbing content”

Professional Reviews

• IMDB: “A sprawling, gritty action noir, gorgeously lit and morally challenging, where, as always, it is survival of whoever, beneath their mask, happens to be the fittest (and the smartest). Potentially one of the most engrossing 158-minute films you’ll ever sit through.
• Screen Rant: “The film opens with neither of those two men on screen, instead, we get a very enjoyable and sometimes humorous introduction to another important character, Tory (Johns). From there the film begins to unfold in Zahler’s brand of a slow burn. Dragged is a film that takes it’s time and creates an engrossing atmosphere and story.

Audience Reactions

The gritty realism of the violence and the morally grey characters kept me engaged.: The performances by Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn were outstanding, adding depth to their flawed characters.

The slow burn pacing allowed for character development and added tension to the story.: Some viewers may not have enjoyed the pacing of the film, though some were appreciative.

Overall Consensus: A gritty and violent crime thriller with strong performances, but its slow pacing and dark themes may not appeal to everyone.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Writer/director S. Craig Zahler showed Mel Gibson the screenplay while Gibson was working on Hacksaw Ridge and immediately got him interested.”
• “The film is known for its long runtime and deliberate pacing, which some viewers found challenging.”
• “The movie features a distinctive, stylized dialogue typical of S. Craig Zahler’s films.”

🖥️ How to Watch Dragged Across Concrete?

Currently, ‘Dragged Across Concrete’ is available for purchase or rental on various platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play Movies. Check your preferred streaming service for availability and pricing. As distribution rights vary, it may also be available through other regional streaming services or on demand cable options.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Dragged Across Concrete, you might like these similar films:

• Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017): Another film by S. Craig Zahler with similar themes of violence and morality, starring Vince Vaughn.
• Hell or High Water (2016): Features a similar gritty crime story with a focus on desperate characters driven to extremes.
• Reservoir Dogs (1992): Shares the heist-gone-wrong and dark humor elements, with a focus on criminal morality.
• Den of Thieves (2018): A modern crime thriller focusing on a clash between police and criminals in a sprawling heist scenario.

🛒 Dragged Across Concrete Related Products

• Bone Tomahawk [Blu-ray]: S. Craig Zahler’s directorial debut and proof that he can masterfully craft great films.
• Brawl in Cell Block 99 [Blu-ray]: Another violent crime thriller, this film is also made by S. Craig Zahler
• Crime Scene – The Complete Series [DVD]: A thrilling crime game where the player becomes a forensic expert.
• Mel Gibson Action Collection [DVD]: A collection of classic Mel Gibson action movies, showing his evolution as a thriller icon.

🎧 Soundtrack

Dragged Across Concrete features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “A Better Place for Us” – performed by S. Craig Zahler

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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