It hovers between ill-disciplined and authentic. But the performances tip it in favour of the latter: not just Kebbell’s, but also LaBeouf’s brisk grittiness.

Franklin & Marchetta have made a respectable first feature that is well-realized in every aspect -- save the earnest but mediocre basic material it ultimately fails to elevate.

“Salvable” struggles to find its footing as both a family and crime drama, but it does one better than the other.

The raw film-making and strong acting punch above the generic trappings of a tragic tale about second chances.