Tim Blake Nelson plays a psychologically damage man who lives off the grid with his daughter. As she becomes more interested in being social, Nelson’s past comes calling.
Excellent drama soars higher than it has any right to thanks to a stellar cast headed by Tim Blake Nelson and Chloe Kerwin. This pair of performers give Oscar worthy performances as father and daughter. There is a naturalness and ease to the pairing that extends beyond the screen. You truly believe they are related simply because the way the interact and cross each other’s personal spaces is completely natural. By the time the end comes we are already full of emotion to the bursting point because be care for them so deeply.
Credit first time writer director Henry Nelson who is Tim’s brother. The work he has done in putting this together is staggering, and I was shocked to see this was his first time out. His work here is as good, if not better than any of the big names in Hollywood. I cannot believe that should he continue working at this level that Oscar gold would not be his. Hell, his work here should get him year-end accolades assuming he can get this film on to more people’s radar.
This is a magnificent film from top to bottom.
See it and wonder when the Nelsons will be getting their Oscars.
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