xhunterx-12280
I love post apocalyptic films, so when I first heard of this, I checked it out. It's not any sort of monster or zombie, or mutant...it's just Humans fine rogue and totally feral. I definitely recommend this one..it needs more recognition because it truly is a fantastic
Eric_Cubed
What a massive lie this movie is. Here is how it bills itself:
"Riveting. Mad Max in the countryside."
Nothing could be further from the truth. The entire movie takes place in a makeshift cabin, supposedly in the Irish countryside, after a massive plague or apocalypse, which is never explained, involving a man, who rapes the daughter of a mother and daughter asking for help, in a way that somehow, in the depraved indifference of the apocalypse, makes it seem all okay. In perfect patriarchal form, when the food supply is decimated by outsiders, the mother asks the daughter to poison the dude. She instead poisons the mother. Later, dude is killed by the initial marauders, who both resemble and behave absolutely nothing like the Road Warrior characters.
So here's what you get: great acting, solid screenplay, decent cinematography, great lighting, competent directing...and an extremely boring and disappointing film without passion or redemption. Again, no problem if they told us this upfront, rather than trying build up an action film that is exactly the opposite. Don't watch or buy this film. Their goal is to dupe you into believing it is 28 days later combined with Fury Road. It was filmed in someone's grandmother's backyard.
mochteam
What was the point of showing this guys butt as he washed himself up and then him playing with himself? and I mean these weren't quick scenes they dragged on. Except the last one I turned it off I'm not watching that. This isn't a movie it's a gay porn. I have no idea what this movie was trying to be and never will. If you want to make a movie about "survival" start with an actual plot. I can do without the unnecessary stuff thrown in this garbage.
Platypuschow
The survivalist leaves a lot to the imagination, telling the story of our lead a man who lives out in the wilderness paranoid and alone when his world is disrupted by the appearance of two women.Does he risk his perfect though limited little world by allowing them access to his home or should he turn them away? The Survivalist is a dark gritty tale that pulls no punches, I found myself oddly empathising and relating to the lead and yet at the same time was frustrated by that distinct lack of entertainment value I found.This multi award winning effort simply didn't connect with me and though I certainly appreciate what they were going for unfortunately didn't see the appeal.Credit to the cast, credit to the film makers but for me this made for uncomfortable viewing and a really lackluster finale.The Good: All round well made Strong performances Great concept The Bad: Uncomfortable stuff Certainly niche viewing Weak endingThings I Learnt From This Movie: The survivalist lifestyle isn't as glamorous as others may have you believe Don't let women in your life, they'll ruin everything
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