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Australian comedian Eric Bana is Mark Chopper Read, a legendary criminal who wrote his best-selling autobiography, FROM THE INSIDE, while serving a murder sentence in prison. Beginning in the blue-washed light of a maximum security Melbourne prison, Chopper establishes his dominance with the impulsive knifing of a fellow .. Read more

Starring	Eric Bana, Simon Lyndon, David Field, Kate Beahan
Director	Andrew Dominik
Genres	Drama, Thriller

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- "...Bana has a ferocious wit, energy and tremendous physical presence....His dark, expressive eyes are crucial in expressing Choppers ever-changing, always-impassioned emotions..."
- 8711
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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- - 55
  - 8
  Don't make him angry...
  
  Andrew Dominik's film of the eponymous Australian mobster is a real experience. Eric Bana's performance is so realistic that you cannot help to be ... read more »
  
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- 299616
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Allan4syth
  - Norfolk
  - 13 Feb 2004 at 13:03
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- - 0
  - 0
  Uncle chop chop wont disappoint
  
  One of those wonderful cinematic experiences when an actor perfectly embodies the role of a great, deranged anti-hero, ala Ledger in the dark knight, or ... read more »
  
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- - VegaIII
  - 1 review
  - 22 Jan 2012 at 19:26
- - 0
  - 0
  pauls pics
  
  very good powerfull documentry style drama,i'd heard of him when viewing the top 100 bad men but wether he is in that league 'dont no'the film ... read more »
  
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- 1081763
- - paulspics
  - 8 reviews
  - Leighton Buzzard
  - 14 Jan 2012 at 16:08
- - 1
  - 0
  Pretty good
  
  Pretty good actually, didn't think it would be any good but really enjoyed it, i like the way they have made the film witty and violent at the same time ... read more »
  
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- 1077119
- - mistamaker
  - 1 review
  - Hatfield
  - 30 Dec 2011 at 23:06
- - 3
  - 0
  Chop Till You Drop
  
  Having no previous idea of who Mark 'Chopper' Reed was (asides a particularly haunting anti-violence campaign) i was intrigued to learn a bit more about... read more »
  
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- 1071522
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - umadbro
  - 5 reviews
  - Windsor
  - 08 Dec 2011 at 15:01
- - 0
  - 0
  good violent film
  
  Not really a fan of Eric Bana, but have to say he is very good in this film and shows he is a very good acting given the chance to show it. He plays a guy ... read more »
  
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- 1061581
- - smokeychops
  - 373 reviews
  - newcastle under lyme
  - 11 Nov 2011 at 19:46
- - 0
  - 0
  Gruling Chopper
  
  A great true story film showing the psychology behind a mas murderer.
  
  It's a must watch film with blood guts and gore all round.
  
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- 1046420
- - a customer
  - 30 Sep 2011 at 20:08
- - 0
  - 1
  Worth watching
  
  Good film. Great acting from Eric Bana. Definitely worth watching. I would recommend this film. Dark subject but dealt with in a refreshing way.
  
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- 1020748
- - a customer
  - 23 Jul 2011 at 13:47
- - 1
  - 2
  fan fucxxxg tastic
  
  what a briliant movie a must see !! great great just watch it fab a lovable fuxxing ausie rouge well made
  
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- 1014392
- - a customer
  - 07 Jul 2011 at 21:31
- - 0
  - 1
  Rent it you Bloody Dickhead :)
  
  Bloody Brilliant Movie mate. Highly recommend this movie to anyone with good taste :) Based on a true story too
  
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- 1011229
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Gavlah
  - 2 reviews
  - Halstead
  - 29 Jun 2011 at 19:12
- - 0
  - 1
  good
  
  Eric banner was very good
  
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- 1001718
- - a customer
  - d
  - 07 Jun 2011 at 16:38
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- - 55
  - 8
  Don't make him angry...
  
  Andrew Dominik's film of the eponymous Australian mobster is a real experience. Eric Bana's performance is so realistic that you cannot help to be ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 299616
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Allan4syth
  - Norfolk
  - 13 Feb 2004 at 13:03
- - 31
  - 4
  Baffling
  
  I just understand the good reviews for this. I got 3/4 of the way through it and switched it off. 'reservoir dogs and then some' - do me a favour!? It ... read more »
  
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- - Ant
  - 32 reviews
  - Gloucester
  - 29 Jun 2008 at 11:42
- - 16
  - 8
  This might be a really...
  
  This might be a really good movie - but I did not appreciate the moral values of the ex-convict hero (villain). I don't think Chopper (the man) is good for... read more »
  
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- 48675
- - Chiedu#1
  - LONDON
  - 04 Oct 2004 at 18:58
- - 11
  - 2
  Choppaholic
  
  A humorous yet brutal portrayal of the real life story and best selling author 'Chopper'.
  
  Chopper is criminal who preys exploiting the ... read more »
  
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- 305164
- - Owen
  - 56 reviews
  - Clapham
  - 17 Jun 2004 at 16:18
- - 10
  - 0
  Alrighty!
  
  This film is an utterly brilliant, brutal and shocking portrayal of the life of criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read, and is a must-see for fans of crime movies... read more »
  
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- - D Wiggins
  - Stafford
  - 07 Apr 2004 at 18:12
- - 9
  - 1
  Saw this film when I ...
  
  Saw this film when I was out in Australia for the initial release and thought it was
  
  absolutely brilliant. Watching it again now is as much fun as ... read more »
  
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- 30551
- - Cloister
  - 5 reviews
  - 15 Mar 2004 at 22:11
- - 10
  - 6
  A no-no for me
  
  5 minutes into this film I took it off and put it back in its case. Gritty rea;ism is one thing and as a rule I enjoy prison dramas. However I really did not ... read more »
  
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- - Juliebulie
  - 16 reviews
  - Kent, UK
  - 27 Oct 2004 at 10:50
- - 6
  - 0
  Great film
  
  I think Ant from Gloucester misses the point.... this is based on a true story you fool.
  
  Great film, must watch. Fast paced, exciting, funny, ... read more »
  
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- - Chalkus
  - 35 reviews
  - UK
  - 09 Jul 2008 at 16:01
- - 5
  - 0
  Give old Chop Chop a go and you will not be dissapointed
  
  This film is brilliant, make no bones about it. Bana is superb as the funny yet psychotic Chopper, he is so good that you actually like chopper, even though he... read more »
  
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- - Annemarie
  - Bath
  - 24 Feb 2007 at 10:04
- - 5
  - 2
  Chopper
  
  An unusual film with plenty going on. Hard to believe this is based on a true story because it is so crazy. A good watch.
  
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- - angela henry
  - England
  - 14 Aug 2006 at 11:05

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Critics' reviews
- "...Bana has a ferocious wit, energy and tremendous physical presence....His dark, expressive eyes are crucial in expressing Choppers ever-changing, always-impassioned emotions..."
- 8711
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Mr. Bana turns in a star-making performance....Mr. Bana's Chopper is so scarily convincing that he makes you feel the eruptive force of each mood swing..."
- 8713
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...[Bana] gives a terrific performance....At once funny, menacing and commanding, he seems poised to become the next rage from Down Under..."
- 8712
- - Movieline
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Mark Brandon Read earned his nickname by removing his victim's lower digits. Brilliantly portrayed by stand-up comedian... read more on Time Out
- 43937
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14

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  Australian comedian Eric Bana is Mark Chopper Read, a legendary criminal who wrote his best-selling autobiography, FROM THE INSIDE, while serving a murder sentence in prison. Beginning in the blue-washed light of a maximum security Melbourne prison, Chopper establishes his dominance with the ...