In the behind-the-scenes bonus segment to the DVD of "Blood Father," the director, screenwriter, and actors all agreed that this was a character-driven film. The focus is on the father-daughter bonding in a wild "road trip," as they seek to flee from some of the most unsavory characters of recent memory.
Mel Gibson is a standout as the recovering alcoholic and criminal with a heart. Devoted to his daughter, whom he neglected when she was a child, Gibson's character reunites with her now in her early twenties and deep in trouble. With some excellent scenic background in the American southwest, the film unfolds as the father and daughter renew their acquaintance in a series of action scenes. After auditioning 200 performers for the role of the daughter, the casting team selected Erin Moriarty, who was extremely effective in the role.
One of the strengths of the film is the dialogue with witty banter between Gibson and Moriarty. The excellent supporting cast rounds off an excellent acting ensemble.
Jean-François Richet was the director who, perhaps surprisingly, avoided a European, arty style to the film in favor of straightforward bright lighting and plenty of action. As apparent in the behind-the-scenes interviews, there was an intelligent and efficient approach to filming this above-average action film.
Mel Gibson is a standout as the recovering alcoholic and criminal with a heart. Devoted to his daughter, whom he neglected when she was a child, Gibson's character reunites with her now in her early twenties and deep in trouble. With some excellent scenic background in the American southwest, the film unfolds as the father and daughter renew their acquaintance in a series of action scenes. After auditioning 200 performers for the role of the daughter, the casting team selected Erin Moriarty, who was extremely effective in the role.
One of the strengths of the film is the dialogue with witty banter between Gibson and Moriarty. The excellent supporting cast rounds off an excellent acting ensemble.
Jean-François Richet was the director who, perhaps surprisingly, avoided a European, arty style to the film in favor of straightforward bright lighting and plenty of action. As apparent in the behind-the-scenes interviews, there was an intelligent and efficient approach to filming this above-average action film.