Free Fire

About Free Fire

Free Fire is a 2016 British action-comedy film directed by Ben Wheatley. The plot revolves around a meeting in a deserted warehouse between two gangs; an arms deal goes disastrously wrong and leads to a prolonged and chaotic shootout. The movie is both thrilling and humorous, providing an entertaining blend of action and comedy.

Making / Production

This movie is directed by Ben Wheatley and produced by Andrew Starke. Free Fire is shot in a single location, reinforcing the claustrophobic atmosphere. Despite the limited location, the cinematography by Laurie Rose is commendable for the meticulous choreography of the shootout scenes.

Actors

• Brie Larson as Justine: Justine is a businesswoman who arranged the meeting between the two gangs. Larson’s performance is impressive, skillfully portraying a tough and quick-thinking character amidst the rising tension and chaos.
• Sharlto Copley as Vernon: Vernon is the obnoxious arms dealer. Copley provides relish and humor to his character, making him a memorable part of the film.
• Cillian Murphy as Chris: Chris is a member of the Irish gang, with Murphy delivering a solid performance that convinces the audience of his dogged determination to survive the ordeal.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is set in Boston, but was actually shot in Brighton, England.
• The movie was filmed over a span of just two weeks.

Awards

The film was nominated for the "People's Choice Award" at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016.

Quotes

• "We can't all be nice girls."
• "We had an arrangement."
• "There's two sides to every story."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Annie's Song" performed by John Denver
• "Do The Boob" performed by The A-Cads
• "The Model" performed by Kraftwerk