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Lamb

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A lonely, middle-aged man (Ross Partridge) befriends a neglected 11-year-old (Oona Laurence) and takes her for a weeklong retreat into the wilderness.
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Scott Tobias Uproxx Ross Partridge's unsettling drama Lamb, based on Bonnie Nadzam's novel, leaves this agonizing question to linger over the action for most of the way, which isn't quite as cruel a proposition as it seems. Aug 16, 2016 Full Review Tirdad Derakhshani Philadelphia Inquirer Partridge portrays David with immaculate timing and meticulous attention to detail. We feel for the character's pain, but never quite trust him. Rated: 3/4 Jan 22, 2016 Full Review David Lewis San Francisco Chronicle Partridge has a strong screen presence, but the potential power of his storytelling approach is negated when emotions get mushy in the third act. That's when we figure out that this film doesn't know exactly what it wants to say. Rated: 2/4 Jan 14, 2016 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film The final shot of the film is heartbreaking, but in all the right ways. Rated: A- Aug 2, 2024 Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin Here is a story of two people trying to stabilize their lives, but by doing so together they encounter something very troubling. Rated: C+ Jul 16, 2020 Full Review Daniel Barnes Dare Daniel Despite its bottomless empathy and measured tone, Lamb can't quite surmount the ickiness of its premise. Rated: 3/5 Apr 12, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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isla s I found this a surprisingly moving and mysterious film. While it does sound like and kind of is a bit of a Lolita type tale, it's not entirely sexually provocative or explicitly graphic.tacky. I thought the young child actor, Oona Laurence, gave a very good performance, she's certainly very emotive and there's some good dialogue present definitely. There's also some pretty good cinematography present, with nice sweeping landscapes depicted. The context of what happens isn't clear for quite a while and it's all a bit strange but slowly we start to get an idea of why he's doing what he does. This is a quirky, intriguing watch - a somewhat random but a good watch certainly, yes, so I'd recommend it, yes, for Oona's performance if not for anything else. It may stay with you for a while. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review d Arc K "Lamb" is a captivating and deeply heartfelt film that holds you spellbound from start to finish. Directed by Ross Partridge, this remarkable piece of cinema explores themes of companionship, longing, and the complexities of human connection. Partridge's direction and his heartfelt performance, alongside Oona Laurence's exceptional talent as the enigmatic Tommie, create an intimate and emotionally resonant experience. With poetic storytelling, breathtaking cinematography, and a soul-stirring score, "Lamb" takes you on a journey that lingers in your heart long after the credits roll. This film is an unforgettable gem, beautifully crafted and filled with poignant moments that will touch your soul. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/23 Full Review Audience Member EW. Disgusting. Hollywood pushing a pedophile agenda. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/20/18 Full Review Audience Member I really enjoyed it. Complex and the Grand purpose is not so clear, thus having to hang in and enjoy the movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Lamb is an amazing movie telling a story that is very touching but with a sinister edge. We see a recently divorced 47 year old man who has also just lost his father and a little 11 year old girl that lives an unhappy live void of parental attention and love. These two individuals meet in a parking lot, under what looks like innocent circumstances, they get to know each other better over time. Eventually the old man takes the girl on a camping trip that changes both their lives. The relationship between the two main characters is the one feature that deserves most credit here. On one hand it is absolutely creepy and feels very wrong, but on the other we also see there is love and tenderness between them. Although the entire movie kept me interested, it was only the ending that will probably linger on, I can say it is one of the few movies that gave me a melancholy feeling at that moment. Lamb is a greatly written movie and is acted out very well. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Weird and creepy. Never really comes together. Glad I got it from the library and didn't spend money on it. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A lonely, middle-aged man (Ross Partridge) befriends a neglected 11-year-old (Oona Laurence) and takes her for a weeklong retreat into the wilderness.
Director
Ross Partridge
Producer
Mel Eslyn, Taylor Williams
Screenwriter
Ross Partridge
Distributor
The Orchard
Production Co
The Shot Clock
Rating
R (Language|Some Disturbing Behavior|Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 8, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.1K
Runtime
1h 37m
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