Woodshock
Woodshock

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Woodshock

2017
Movie
101 min
English

Theresa, a haunted young woman spiraling in the wake of profound loss, is torn between her fractured emotional state and the reality-altering effects of a potent cannabinoid drug.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users34%
Director: Kate MulleavyGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near-future environmental dystopia, Theresa grapples with profound grief and existential dread following the death of her mother. As she delves deeper into a mysterious and potentially dangerous substance called "The Tear," she becomes increasingly detached from reality, blurring the lines between her own consciousness and the natural world's decay. Her actions spiral, leading to drastic consequences for herself and those around her.

Critical Reception

Woodshock was met with generally negative reviews from critics. While some acknowledged its ambitious visual style and Kirsten Dunst's committed performance, many found the film's narrative opaque, overly abstract, and emotionally distant. The pacing and lack of clear thematic resolution were common points of criticism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking but narratively underdeveloped.

  • Kirsten Dunst delivers a powerful performance in a film that struggles with coherence.

  • The film's abstract nature and bleak outlook alienate many viewers.

Google audience: Google users expressed significant disappointment with Woodshock, with many finding it confusing and pretentious. While a few appreciated the visual artistry and Dunst's acting, the overwhelming sentiment was that the film was difficult to follow and lacked emotional resonance.

Fun Fact

The film was the directorial debut for fashion designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy of the Rodarte label, who wrote and directed the movie.

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