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A doctor diagnosed Liam Neeson’s character with CTE
An elderly gangster tries to reconnect with his children and right the wrongs of his past, but the underworld refuses to loosen its grip… Liam Neeson began boxing at the age of 9 and trained as an amateur until he was 17. A definitive diagnosis of CTE can only be made by examining brain tissue after the person dies.
References Jurski Park (1993)
This diagnosis should be made presumptively, after considering other options and possible treatments. Thug: Were you born without a filter? Or is it something you had to work on?
It’s definitely slow, but I think it plays well
Lucky Number Written by Lene Lovich, Les Chappell (as Leslie Chappell) Performed by Lene Lovich Licensed courtesy of Oval Music and Oval Sounds (PRS). I was expecting another action film directed by Liam Neeson, but this one is more thoughtful. You really get the sense that he ultimately regrets his life choices.
You also get the sense that he was destined to live this life
I think Liam’s character development throughout the film deepens your feelings for him. He’s a flawed/aggressive person who eventually becomes more desperate to reconcile with his estranged family. The film strongly addresses intergenerational abuse and neglect and the chaos and struggle that goes on from generation to generation.
Other than that, I think the film is exceptionally well-written
If you’re willing to give it time and appreciate Neeson’s more subtle performances, you should.