Choosing Sides
Choosing Sides

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Choosing Sides

2013
Movie
5 min
English

A dinner conversation goes sour when the topic turns to religion. Will 12-year-old Mikey choose to be Catholic like his father or Jewish like his mother?

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Director: Kristoffer NyholmGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a bleak and isolated community, a young boy goes missing, triggering a community-wide investigation. As tensions rise and suspicions fall on newcomers, the true nature of the community's dark secrets begins to unravel. The film explores themes of prejudice, fear, and the consequences of collective action.

Critical Reception

Choosing Sides received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Stephen Rea. However, some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven, leading to a less impactful conclusion than its setup suggested.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and compelling lead performances.

  • Criticized by some for its somewhat predictable plot progression.

  • Explores dark themes effectively, though the resolution may leave some wanting.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Choosing Sides (2013)' is not widely available or detailed enough to provide a specific summary of likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Kristoffer Nyholm, the director, is also known for his work on the acclaimed Danish television series 'The Killing'.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Michael

Michael

Religion. Ein streitbares Thema wie dieser kleiner unterhaltsame Film zeigt! Was der Film auch zeigt: Es gibt keine richtige oder falsche Religion. Gut investierte fünf Minuten. [Sneakfilm.de]