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The Changeling
Also known as "Der Wechselbalg." Two parents traveling through the woods mistakenly drop their young baby. By the time they find the child, they are shocked to see it has been replaced with a young troll. Animated short based on the fairy tale by Selma Lagerlöf.
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Plot Summary
A grieving couple, driven apart by the loss of their child, find themselves drawn into a complex investigation when a new baby appears in their lives under mysterious circumstances. As they try to uncover the truth behind this unsettling arrival, their past trauma resurfaces, threatening to consume them.
Critical Reception
The 2011 film 'The Changeling' starring Angelina Jolie received a mixed critical reception. While some praised Jolie's performance and the film's atmospheric tension, others found the plot convoluted and the supernatural elements unconvincing. Audience reception was similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Angelina Jolie's intense performance.
Criticized for a convoluted and predictable plot.
Noted for its atmospheric and suspenseful, albeit sometimes heavy-handed, direction.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight a strong performance from the lead actress and appreciate the film's attempt at suspense. However, many found the story hard to follow and the supernatural twists unsatisfying, leading to a polarized reception.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a 1980 Japanese novel of the same name by Kaori Ekuni, which itself was inspired by an earlier Japanese film.
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