Islander

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Islander

R

2006

1h 40m

Drama

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Angry that outsiders are depleting the locals' traps, a Maine lobsterman (Thomas Hildreth) takes matters into his own hands.

Ted Fry

Seattle Times

A noble entry into the real world of timeless and truly independent American cinema.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 30, 2007

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Desson Thomson

Washington Post

Unfortunately, the storyfollows too uninvolving a course to make the movie as powerful as it could have been. But that shouldn't stop audiences drawing satisfaction from its textures.

Mar 29, 2007

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

A small, plaintive, modestly made film about how one bad decision can wreck a life.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 9, 2007

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Sean Axmaker

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

The simple images and unobtrusive style have an authenticity that overcomes the rougher performances and folksy fringes of the drama...

Rated: B

Mar 29, 2007

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Laura Kelly

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The Islander places its generic, troubled-guy plot within a small lobstering community on an island off the coast of Maine.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 22, 2007

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Islander is a well crafted film that has a lot of heart and soul.

Rated: B-

Mar 8, 2007

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Audience Member

Great story set around small island life, close communities, the need to fight for survival, and forgiveness. Beautiful scenery. Enjoyed the raw filming, natural.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

I was amazed at this little find...I was browsing the shelves at the local library and this DVD caught my eye. At first glance, it wouldn't have been a movie that I'd have put on my list of things to watch, but I'm glad I took the time to find it. The scenery and cinematography was beautiful. The movie and the storyline was heartbreaking and has a sad undertone to it, but it was worth it. So, read the film info and check it out for yourself. Personally, I liked it more than I thought I would...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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The film starts out very promising, but about halfway through it gets bogged down a bit and is a little too slow moving. It is well acted by all, well photographed as well. It?s a good story, it?s just not that exciting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

The film starts out very promising, but about halfway through it gets bogged down a bit and is a little too slow moving. It is well acted by all, well photographed as well. Its a good story, its just not that exciting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Some people need anger mangement and he did for sure. I changed the lives of many but his little girl hurt the worst.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

He learns anger management the hard way.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Ian McCrudden

Director

Tom Hildreth

Eben Cole

Amy Jo Johnson

Cheryl

Mark Kiely

Jimmy

Philip Baker Hall

Popper

Emma Ford

Sara

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Synopsis

Angry that outsiders are depleting the locals' traps, a Maine lobsterman (Thomas Hildreth) takes matters into his own hands.

Director: Ian McCrudden
Screenwriter: Ian McCrudden, Tom Hildreth
Rating: R (Brief Sexuality|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 40m

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