Magic Farm

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Magic Farm

Released Apr 25

1h 33m

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Fake it 'til you make it. The latest gem from Amalia Ulman (El Planeta), MAGIC FARM takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey packed with twists and turns, cross-cultural encounters and true personalities. When a misguided American documentary crew in search of their next viral segment ends up in the wrong town in rural Argentina, chaos ensues. As they collaborate with locals to fake a new music trend, unexpected relationships form and an unfolding health crisis becomes apparent. Colorful and unfiltered, MAGIC FARM is led by a stellar ensemble including Chloë Sevigny, Alex Wolff and Simon Rex. Shot through with a vivid sense of place, this Berlinale and Sundance selection combines a surreal send-up of the media with a heartfelt exploration of humanity.

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Linda Marric

The Sun (UK)

Its attempt at absurdity rarely lands, leaving behind a project more self-indulgent than insightful.

Rated: 2/5

May 16, 2025

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Burke Battelle’s whimsical score amplifies the offbeat charm, but the comedic tone is ill met by tonal inconsistencies, flat punchlines and a wilful lack of momentum. Cross-cultural satire lurks unassertively in the margins.

Rated: 3/5

May 15, 2025

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Emily Maskell

Little White Lies

Magic Farm may not be a blanket crowd pleaser, but Ulman’s smart writing lands in a deeply optimistic place about the pure magic of human connection.

May 15, 2025

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

...Magic Farm becomes a true oddity bordering on the bizarre, which in my case took me from laughter to disenchantment, from fascination to irritation, and back again. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Jul 22, 2025

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Cameron Ritter

Geek Vibes Nation

Ulman’s vision here is ambitious but doesn’t quite come together. It’s funny to see idiotic Americans stumbling through a small South American town, but there’s no substance outside of this premise that gets old by the end of the first act.

Rated: 4.5/10

Jul 20, 2025

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Juan Pablo Russo

EscribiendoCine

At times, the increasing subplots blurs the focus [of the film], but that inconvenience becomes part of its driving force. Here, that flaw isn't corrected, but rather affirmed as a procedure. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Jul 14, 2025

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Sue

Good acting, wonderful scenery, movie a bit muddled

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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WPR

A satire that turns romantic but never sentimental the dialogue is quotable, and Alex Wolff is hilarious.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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Rodrigo C

Magic Farm se queda a medias. Solo es una serie de viñetas de la Argentina rural y el equipo de producción maravillandose con todo. El talento de Chloe es totalmente desaprovechado y aparece menos de 10mins en la película.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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MB C

Amalia Ulman's Magic Farm is a satirical take on cultural ignorance and media exploitation, wrapped in surreal comedy and striking visuals. While visually bold and conceptually daring, the film often stumbles narratively—lost in scattered dialogue and shallow commentary. Alex Wolff delivers a standout performance, and the film’s aesthetic choices are memorable, but its social critiques remain underdeveloped. It’s an ambitious experiment that entertains more than it enlightens....

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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Ben P

'Missing the forest for the trees,' or so the saying goes. Full review on my Substack: https://benpatten.substack.com/

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/11/25

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ulyssesmovieblog b

Magic Farm (2025) is a magical adventure movie that offers the audience a pleasant escape. Especially appealing to family audiences, it reminds us of the power of imagination. A movie that can leave a mark with its visual effects and warm story. https://ulyssesmovieblog.com/magic-farm-2025-the-secret-of-the-magic-farm-movie-analysis/

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/10/25

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Fake it 'til you make it. The latest gem from Amalia Ulman (El Planeta), MAGIC FARM takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey packed with twists and turns, cross-cultural encounters and true personalities. When a misguided American documentary crew in search of their next viral segment ends up in the wrong town in rural Argentina, chaos ensues. As they collaborate with locals to fake a new music trend, unexpected relationships form and an unfolding health crisis becomes apparent. Colorful and unfiltered, MAGIC FARM is led by a stellar ensemble including Chloë Sevigny, Alex Wolff and Simon Rex. Shot through with a vivid sense of place, this Berlinale and Sundance selection combines a surreal send-up of the media with a heartfelt exploration of humanity.

Director: Amalia Ulman
Producer: Alex Hughes, Eugene Kotlyarenko, Riccardo Maddalosso
Screenwriter: Amalia Ulman
Distributor: MUBI
Production Co: Spacemaker Productions, MUBI, Rei Cine
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 25, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $84.8K
Runtime: 1h 33m

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