Animalmovie | - 2005

Much of the emotional weight comes from the fractured relationship between a father who was absent due to prison and a son who grew up imitating his father's worst traits.

Appears as the prison mentor who serves as the catalyst for Animal's transformation. Themes and Reception AnimalMovie | 2005

The central conflict is Animal's internal battle to suppress his "animalistic" instincts in favor of a new, principled life. Much of the emotional weight comes from the

Delivers a powerful, physical performance as a man torn between his violent nature and his desire for peace. Delivers a powerful, physical performance as a man

James "Animal" Allen (Ving Rhames) is a legendary gangster serving a life sentence. While in prison, he meets a revolutionary inmate who inspires him to change his ways and adopt a philosophy of non-violence. Upon his release, Animal returns to his old neighborhood with the goal of reconciling with his son, Darius (Terrence Howard), and steering him away from the criminal lifestyle that Animal once pioneered. However, a corrupt system and the deep-seated rivalries of his past threaten to undo his redemption. Director: Rosanna Arquette