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Kyle M @RT77296778 Mar 22 Shannon’s directorial debut essentially delivers with nuanced psychological study that tackles emotional comprehension of a suddenly tragic circumstance, only to be restrained through subjective pretentious mimicry and shallow treatment which lacks conclusive direction albeit a sporadically captivating drama. (B-) See more Glenda B @RT26044120 04/21/2025 I understand the story is very sad but this is one of the worst put together movies I've ever seen in my entire life. Talk about a sleeper I kept watching because I was thinking it's got to get better. I know it's sad I know everybody's depressed but why not make a good movie out of a bad situation. There's nothing at all good about this movie and the sad satire that was placed against religion was horrible. Jesus really would be there to help y'all make it sound like he would not and that all Christians are not true Christians. Just a sad story all the way around I wished I had to watched it See more Jody K @SkarsJoy 04/11/2025 A heavy story that didn't feel as heavy to watch. Judy Greer does an amazing job and you really feel for Janice in that awful situation. Alexander Skarsgård was delightful as Ron. It was great to see him in something with a lighter role. I enjoyed the cinematography too. So glad I finally got to see it! See more Pat 04/05/2025 Slow-moving, gloomy tale of a woman trying to cope with the aftermath of her teenaged son’s murderous rampage during which he killed three classmates. Her husband sought solace in religion. She found none. See more Carlton F @RT30756897 04/05/2025 An extraordinary film, with director Michael Shannon eliciting top-notch performances by the principals (Judy Greer, Alexander Skarsgard, Paul Sparks) and other actors (especially Kate Arrington, Jen Engstrom and Annie Parisse as the mothers of the boys killed, as well as Nation Hendrickson as the titular character). Using fundamentalist vs. mainstream Christianity as a template, Shannon and screenwriter Brett Neveu explore the character of ‘non-cosmopolitan’ America at both the individual and cultural levels, offering no easy answers, but much to reflect upon, moving forward. See more Read all reviews

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