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Manifest West

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Manifest West

Released Nov 11, 2022

1h 31m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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MANIFEST WEST is a coming-of-age story, told through the eyes of a ten-year old girl whose family moves off the grid into untamed North American wilderness. It's their attempt to establish normalcy, to thrive off the land, and escape the pressures of modern society. But the family has its own internal pressures building, and you can't escape what's going on in your own household, no matter how far you move up a mountain.

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John Serba

Decider

The ambition and talent that goes into Manifest West eclipse its narrative messiness...

May 9, 2023

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Jonita Davis

The Black Cape (Medium)

'Manifest West' does offer some great commentary on mental health and the point when protection becomes harmful.

Rated: 3 of 5

Mar 14, 2023

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Michael Talbot-Haynes

Film Threat

Manifest West is a drama that breaks through the mythology of the family picture to reach something much more primal. Pack up some provisions and start hiking to find it.

Rated: 8/10

Jan 12, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

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It turns out to be a more sober and self-reflective film than I expected. But is uneven, has too many dull moments and is not that provocative.

Rated: C+

Jan 10, 2023

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Really the only reasons to take the time to watch the film is the curiosity factor of watching Mel Gibson’s son to see what kind of actor he is. Plus the two young actresses, who turn in better/more realistic performances than all of the adults.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 13, 2022

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…with a focus on the POV of a young female character, Manifest West is a more sensitive work that the Wrong Turn-lite posters promise…

Rated: 3/5

Nov 30, 2022

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Eddie O

Movie on how the government tries to steal your kids. Good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/20/23

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len s

Good acting. Pretty good story about a young family going off the grid to try and deal with the mom's mental issues.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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harris r

Rookie filmmaking mistakes aside, this was better than I expected. Novice filmmaker duo, co-writers and co-directors Joe Dietsch and Louie Gibson were excellent in directing their cast, gave us beautifully shot scenes and cinematography, but had the writing been much tighter, this film could've been outstanding. For starters, all casting and performances were exceptional - they felt very convincing and real, even the little girls. The score was excellent and complimented the scenes perfectly. Going into this, the promotional description for this film was "a coming of age" story, which it was, but it was also a lot more that was too subtle to make this film great. The narrative was too uneven and incohesive with its subplots, which left many plot holes. It tried biting off more than it chewed in its 91 min runtime. Had the pacing been better, and some irrelevant scenes omitted and others expanded with more depth - even if an extra 15-20 mins were added, it would've made a huge difference. Nevertheless, a great one-time watch that will provoke many thoughts long after the film is over. It's a 7.5 rounded up to an 8/10, specifically for the exceptional performances and rookie mistakes forgiven to the novice filmmaker duo.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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MANIFEST WEST is a coming-of-age story, told through the eyes of a ten-year old girl whose family moves off the grid into untamed North American wilderness. It's their attempt to establish normalcy, to thrive off the land, and escape the pressures of modern society. But the family has its own internal pressures building, and you can't escape what's going on in your own household, no matter how far you move up a mountain.

Director: Joe Dietsch, Louie Gibson
Producer: Bryson Pintard
Screenwriter: Louie Gibson, Joe Dietsch
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Wolf Haus
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 11, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 11, 2022
Runtime: 1h 31m

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