StrangerLand (2015) Movie Review

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Joseph Fiennes, Hugo Weaving, Lisa Flanagan, Maddison Brown, Nicholas Hamilton

Written by: Michael Kinirans, Fiona Seres

Directed by: Kim Farrant

StrangerLand tells the story of a disconnected family as they go through a rush of trauma. Matthew (played by Joseph Fiennes) is a tense and weary man who’s protective instincts leave no room for his family to have a sense of freedom. His wife Catherine (played by Nicole Kidman) is a cautious woman who constantly craves attention from Matthew. She begins to feel suspicious towards her daughter Lily (played by Maddison Brown)who’s seductive mannerisms lead her down a dark path. This path begins to unravel through grief and manipulation as the family learns to cope with a harrowing ordeal.

Writers Michael Kinirans and Fiona Seres create tense characters who lack self-control. They often find themselves feeling resentful towards the feelings they wish they could change. Director Kim Farrant creates a frantic atmosphere to show the unnerving nature of the characters. This intimidation reflects the revenge they want to partake on their enemies.

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