Both halves come together in Jungleland as a portrait of brothers who, while caring dearly for each other, can’t really figure out the best way to go about expressing that love. The push and pull between their methods and motivations makes for a powerful battleground, with both Jack O’Connell and Charlie Hunnam delivering some of their best work. That’s not the full extent of Jungleland’s acting talent though, as Jessica Barden’s Sky is the perfect challenge to force these siblings to grow, and her vibrantly unpredictable energy keeps both of them in the fight for keeps. While the stakes are pretty huge on the outside, the internal environment is where the movie’s focus lies, right down to the nail biting finale.
