No image

Movie spotlight

Roxy and the Mine

2016
Movie
13 min
English

An adventurer and a photographer investigate an abandoned gold mine in southern Oregon.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users85%
Director: Mark RylanceGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote, snow-covered mining town, a young woman named Roxy struggles to uncover the truth behind her father's mysterious disappearance. As she delves deeper, she unearths a dangerous secret that puts her own life at risk, forcing her to confront the dark underbelly of the community and its powerful inhabitants.

Critical Reception

Roxy and the Mine received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Mark Rylance. However, some found the plot to be predictable and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances.

  • Noted for its compelling lead performance and engaging mystery.

  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the emotional depth brought by the cast. Many found it to be a well-crafted thriller with satisfying twists, though a minority felt the plot could have been more original.

Fun Fact

The isolated, harsh landscape of the film's setting was primarily achieved through extensive location shooting in the Canadian Rockies, adding to the authentic sense of isolation.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review