Transfusion

"Blood is blood."

2023 1h 45m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 271

CrimeActionDrama

Synopsis

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Ryan Logan, a former Special Forces operative, is battling to cope with life after the loss of his wife. He is thrusted into the criminal underworld to keep his only son from being taken from him.

“Blood is blood.”

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Cast

Sam Worthington
Ryan Logan
Matt Nable
Johnny
Phoebe Tonkin
Justine
Edward Carmody
Billy
Susie Porter
Magistrate
Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
Jim Woods
Sam Parsonson
Ned
Sam Cotton
Boss

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Matt Nable
Writers: Matt Nable
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Australia, United Kingdom.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Matt Nable, shot by Shelley Farthing-Dawe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Luke Altmann. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jonathan Tappin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Sam Worthington and Matt Nable and Phoebe Tonkin carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Blood is blood.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14873054 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Matt Nable directs. Shelley Farthing-Dawe behind the camera. Luke Altmann scores. Jonathan Tappin cuts. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 3 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Australia, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Matt Nable, shot by Shelley Farthing-Dawe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Luke Altmann. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jonathan Tappin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sam Worthington and Matt Nable and Phoebe Tonkin carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Blood is blood.".
8IMDB entry: tt14873054 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 15 themes, including "post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)", "loss of loved one", "organized crime", "criminal underworld".

The technical file

Cinematography: Shelley Farthing-Dawe
Original score: Luke Altmann
Editing: Jonathan Tappin
Production design: Sam Hobbs
Makeup / hair: Jasmine Lovelock-Dorfler
Sound: Brendan Croxon
Stunt coordinator: Philip Partridge
Runtime: 105 min · 1h 45m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $95,000
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Transfusion (2023)

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MovieGuys2023-01-21
★ 9/10
Transfusion came as an unexpected but welcome, surprise. Whilst this film follows a well worn formula, its heartfelt, down to earth treatment, combined with absurdly good acting from its cast, sets it apart. Sam Worthington's and Matt Nable's performances, in what might best be characterised as a dysfunctional, proxy father son relationship, is simply outstanding. I think lots of kudos needs to be given to Edward Carmody too, who plays Sam's lost teenage son and for that matter, the rest of the cast too. I will say this film is not for everyone. Its sad but also extremely violent at times.I think if Australian underworld series, like Mr Inbetween appealed to you, this film will too. In summary, Transfusion is yet another, in a long line of real Australian cinematic gem's. Its raw, down to earth treatment sets it head and shoulders above many similar but more stylised productions, as does the superb acting from its capable cast.
terrytowel19562023-03-19
★ 7/10
Well acted with top quality cinematography. Looks and plays like a big budget film. Not a totally original idea, but Worthington makes the most of it. I like him a lot as an actor so I may be a bit bias, but he does a good job with the script. All of the rest of the cast is competent as well. I was expecting another low budget outing with a few known names on the marquee and was pleasantly surprised. The story is a bit slow, but well worth the watch. A little short on action and the plot drags at times, but it's a different approach to the subject matter of a mentally wounded ex soldier trying to make his way in the world after the war.