Young Bodies Heal Quickly

2014

1h 42m

Comedy

Drama

List

73%

11 Reviews

Tomatometer

30%

100+ Ratings

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After killing a girl, two brothers run away, heading for their father's compound on the shore.

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Andrew T. Betzer's feature length cinematic debut is an intriguing and challenging film. After an accidental tragedy, their mother sends them away with a little money and a car. The film defies genre and is largely experimental in narration and editing. Betzer offers more questions than answers. There is no sentiment here or comedy. The film reminds me a bit of early work from Harmony Korine, but without the intention of shock or mock. This is a powerful film that seems stands alone and is constantly threatening to slip and fall into unforgiving waters. Potent stuff.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Replacing any narrative with visuals was a bold technique, but doesn't serve the story well. There are some beautiful shots but as a whole it's a bit messy

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Andrew T. Betzer

Director

Gabriel Croft

Older

Julie Sokolowski

Maid

Hale Lytle

Younger

Daniel P. Jones

Dad

Alexandre Marouani

Chef

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Critics Consensus: Focus is Sleek and Slick But Too Twisty

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Nicolas Rapold

New York Times

Some of the deadpan moments and more fraught exchanges don't really come off. But all in all, it's one curious, and furious, escapade.

Feb 26, 2015

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Alan Scherstuhl

Village Voice

Even in its longueurs Young Bodies yields beauty and surprise, and there are inklings of some grand conception, even among scenes that feel haphazardly chosen ...

Feb 24, 2015

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Anarchic surface behaviors wear out their welcome in Andrew T. Betzer's intriguing but aimless debut feature.

Feb 24, 2015

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Amber Wilkinson

Eye for Film

The film, shot on 16mm by Sean Williams, gives the film a retro out-of-time feel and Betzer gives us room to think - the spartan scripting matched by a minimalistic approach to the music

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 16, 2015

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Zach Hollwedel

Under the Radar

Sometimes, anonymity and minimalism can work in film, but Young Bodies Heal Quickly is not one such example.

Rated: 4.5/10

Mar 28, 2015

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Michael Nordine

Vice

It isn't quite sustainable as far as crafting a narrative goes, but it is admirable.

Mar 5, 2015

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Synopsis

After killing a girl, two brothers run away, heading for their father's compound on the shore.

Director: Andrew T. Betzer
Producer: Pamela Koffler, Balázs Nyari, Christine Vachon
Screenwriter: Andrew T. Betzer
Production Co: Andrew T. Betzer Film Production, Killer Films, Cineric Creative
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2017
Runtime: 1h 42m

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