Manger
Manger

Manger

Movie9 minEnglish

A feral prophet of gutter wisdom takes the viewer on a walking tour along the periphery of an American city while offering a frenetic retelling of the Book of Genesis.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Yal Genres: Drama

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers are planning to rob a house. One of them is caught by the owner and his son, leading to a confrontation that escalates violently. The film explores themes of desperation, survival, and the consequences of choices made under pressure.

Critical Reception

Manger received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its raw intensity and performances, though some found the narrative predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unflinching portrayal of youth crime and its tense atmosphere.
  • Noted for strong performances from its young cast.
  • Some critics found the plot to be derivative of earlier crime thrillers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's gritty realism and suspenseful moments. Some viewers felt the ending could have been stronger.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the cast being relatively unknown actors making their feature film debuts.

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