Bent (2018)

My Review

“Bent” is the story of a former narcotics police officer who is out for revenge on the people who framed him and sent him to prison. This is something of a formulaic plot but is watchable due to smooth direction by Robert Moresco (“Crash” 2004), who also penned the screenplay. It was adapted from the 2009 novel “Deadly Codes” by JP O’Donnell.

Karl Urban is outstanding as Detective Danny Gallagher. Well known as Dr. Leonard McCoy of the recent “Star Trek” movies, Urban displays a wide acting range in his various roles. Co-stars include Sofia Vergara, Andy Garcia, Vincent Spano, Grace Byers, Tonya Cornelisse, and John Finn as Driscoll. “Bent” had limited theatrical release before premiering on video-on-demand from the Grindstone Entertainment Group and Lionsgate Premiere. It was filmed in Rome, Italy.