Starve Acre

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Si R @SiRobins Nov 12 I enjoyed this film. I’d give it a 7/10. I loved the slow pace, the atmosphere and the story. I liked the animatronic hare. It was creepy and harked back to old moving making methods including stop go animation. I’d like to see more films like this. See more Kyle M Nov 1 Another intangibly bland, eerily built “horror” on folklore that tackles on grief with maddening numbness through the gradually soulless, disconnected performances. (C-) See more Tanya V @TuneVK Jul 26 Despite a brief slow moment or two in the center of this film, the excellent acting and gradual breakdown of reason and control between the main characters presents great tension and makes this one worth a watch. The atmosphere alone - if you like a foggy, wet, British countryside mood - is wonderful, and you experience grief and frustration and wonder and horror as the characters lose their grip. See more B!LL!3 Jul 24 I didn’t get it. But Matt Smith looked real good with long hair See more Anthony M Apr 20 A slow burner that generates a genuine atmosphere of dread. See more Christopher H Mar 24 Technically, 'Starve Acre' is a well-crafted film, though the practical animal effects were somewhat lacking. The acting is strong, and the musical score complements the melancholy atmosphere perfectly. The English countryside setting, which I believe is meant to evoke the 1970s, is beautifully captured. As an American, I found the accents a bit challenging, but the performances seemed solid. However, despite the film's technical merits, the pacing is incredibly slow. The first thirty minutes are particularly uneventful, bordering on tedious. While the cinematography and sound design are sublime, the story itself struggles to maintain interest. And let's be honest, the leading man's appearance is... unique. He resembles a cross between an Easter Island statue and a goblin, with prominent ears that are quite distracting. The film feels like a 'nothing burger' until a sudden, bizarre ending arrives. While logically sound, the conclusion feels abrupt and somewhat nonsensical. I suspect the folktale it's based on might offer a more compelling narrative. In summary, 'Starve Acre' is technically impressive but ultimately hampered by its slow pacing and an odd, unsatisfying conclusion. It's an aesthetically pleasing film, but not one that delivers a particularly engaging story. See more Read all reviews

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