The Dispossessed
The Dispossessed

The Dispossessed

2017Movie77 minFrench

An impressionistic journey that reveals the daily struggle of the hungry peasant class.

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Uli EdelGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young adults finds themselves trapped in a remote lodge during a violent storm, only to discover they are not alone. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, they must confront a dangerous individual who has infiltrated their sanctuary. The night unfolds into a desperate fight for survival against escalating threats.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the suspenseful moments but others finding the overall execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • While possessing a tense premise, the film struggles to deliver a truly original or compelling narrative.
  • Performances are adequate, but do little to elevate the predictable storyline and occasional plot holes.
  • The suspenseful atmosphere is present, but ultimately undercut by a generic execution of a familiar genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Dispossessed' to be a forgettable thriller, with many noting its similarity to other films in the genre. While some appreciated the effort to create suspense, the majority felt it failed to offer anything new or particularly engaging.

Fun Fact

The film's original script was reportedly a spec script that had been in development for several years before finally being greenlit with a relatively low budget.

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