The Arborist
The Arborist

Movie spotlight

The Arborist

2020
Movie
15 min
English

When tree surgeon Laura discovers her twin’s memorial oak is dying, she returns to their childhood home. Here she must repair bonds with her brother Joe before she can move on.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Garth KnightGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive arborist living a solitary life in the woods discovers a dark secret about his past when a mysterious woman arrives, seeking answers. As their encounter unfolds, the arborist is forced to confront buried memories and the disturbing truth about his origins, leading him down a perilous path of self-discovery and potential danger.

Critical Reception

The Arborist received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and visual style, but criticizing its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its slow-burn suspense and others finding it slow and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and cinematography.

  • Criticized for a predictable and overly complicated narrative.

  • Performances were noted as decent, but unable to elevate the material.

Google audience: Google users largely found "The Arborist" to be an intriguing concept with a visually appealing aesthetic. However, many expressed disappointment with the pacing and the ultimate resolution, feeling that the film did not fully capitalize on its early promise.

Fun Fact

The remote forest location used for filming was reportedly chosen because it had minimal cellular service, adding to the film's isolated and eerie atmosphere.

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