Think of the fugitive lovers of River Of Grass, Will Oldham’s aging bohemian in Old Joy, the penniless drifter heroine of Wendy And Lucy, and the lost pilgrims of Meek’s Cutoff. A uniquely character-driven thriller with a finely composed cast and some outstanding direction from Kelly Reichardt, And Josh (Jesse Eisenberg, Social Network), their leader, is a self-made militant, devoted to the protection of the earth by any means necessary.
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Rent $3.99 'Night Moves' Leaves Too Much In The Dark In Kelly Reichardt's ultimately unsatisfying new film, three environmentalists plot to blow up a dam in an act of consciousness-raising eco-terrorism. With Night Moves Kelly Reichardt has solidified her place among my favorite American directors working today. The multi-award-winning Kelly Reichardt has produced work of such routinely superb quality that it eluded me until recently how far outside the mainstream she’s considered. Kelly Reichardt’s suspense-thriller Night Moves is the story of three radical environmentalists coming together to execute the most intense protest of their lives: the explosion of a hydroelectric dam. And Josh (Jesse Eisenberg, Social Network), their leader, is a self-made militant, devoted to the protection of the earth by any means necessary. Buy $9.99 All of these characters, granted a flickering spotlight by their Oregon-based creator, pay a price for their attempts to exist off the grid. Night Moves trains your patience — a patience that we must hone if we want to restore nature. Kelly Reichardt's latest mixes eco-warrior action and Dostoevskian guilt to potent effect Harmon (Peter Sarsgaard, The Killing) is a former Marine, radicalized by tours of duty overseas. Outsiders have always fascinated Kelly Reichardt. In preparation for our forthcoming ebook on Kelly Reichardt, podcast host and Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney, Executive Editor Orla Smith, and Associate Editor Brett Pardy discuss site favourite Kelly Reichardt’s two (pre-First Cow) films about men and masculinity, Old Joy (2006) and Night Moves (2013).You can pre-order the ebook now. I get a lot more out of Kelly Reichardt’s movies if I understand them as training my patience. She’s justly revered by discerning film critics and festival programmers, and these days, thanks in part to Michelle Williams’ outstanding work in Wendy & Lucy and Meek’s Cutoff, A-list actors […] As the three plan, carry out and then witness the fallout of their attention-grabbing act of sabotage, they find their own personal limits tested on a journey of doubt, paranoia and unintended consequences.Radical-environmentalism drama is thoughtful, slightly edgy. His life in the military is behind him, but at heart he remains excited by the prospect of mayhem and destruction. Dena (Dakota Fanning, The Twilight Saga) is a high-society dropout who’s moved west and cut ties with her family, edging ever deeper into radical politics. Kelly Reichardt’s suspense-thriller Night Moves is the story of three radical environmentalists coming together to execute the most intense protest of their lives: the explosion of a hydroelectric dam. Harmon (Peter Sarsgaard, The Killing) is a former Marine, radicalized by tours of duty overseas. Night Moves review – taut intrigue and existential angst 4 / 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Kelly Reichardt s suspense-thriller NIGHT MOVES is the story of three radical environmentalists coming together to execute the most intense protest of their lives: the explosion of a hydroelectric dam.
Buy $9.99 Rent $3.99 His life in the military is behind him, but at heart he remains excited by the prospect of mayhem and destruction. Dena (Dakota Fanning, The Twilight Saga) is a high-society dropout who’s moved west and cut ties with her family, edging ever deeper into radical politics. As the three plan, carry out and then witness the fallout of their attention-grabbing act of sabotage, they find their own personal limits tested on a journey of doubt, paranoia and unintended consequences.Kelly Reichardt’s suspense-thriller Night Moves is the story of three radical environmentalists coming together to execute the most intense protest of their lives: the explosion of a hydroelectric dam. Kelly Reichardt has directed five feature films, the last four of which have been shot in Oregon. In preparation for our forthcoming ebook on Kelly Reichardt, podcast host and Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney, Executive Editor Orla Smith, and Associate Editor Brett Pardy discuss site favourite Kelly Reichardt’s two (pre-On the podcast, our editors discuss why Kelly Reichardt is drawn to Oregon, how she depicts men and masculinity in Take the Kelly Reichardt Challenge and let us help you locate Reichardt’s films, think through your viewing, offer supplementary reading, and explain how the films factor into our forthcoming ebook.How to make a short film with no money: Chris Elena on Harmon (Peter Sarsgaard, The Killing) is … Her latest, "Night Moves," which opens Friday, June 6, is about as Oregonian as they come.