Peel
Peel

Peel

2019Movie101 minEnglish

After his father takes his two brothers and high tails it, Peel is forced to grow up in a state of arrested development. Once his mother dies, he must forge his own path and attempts to find his lost brethren.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Gale Anne HurdGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a bleak, post-apocalyptic future, a lone survivor named Peel navigates a desolate landscape searching for remnants of civilization. She encounters other scattered survivors, each struggling with their own humanity and the harsh realities of their existence. The film explores themes of hope, resilience, and the search for connection in a world stripped bare.

Critical Reception

Peel received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance. However, some found its pacing to be slow and the narrative occasionally lacking in originality within the post-apocalyptic genre. Audiences generally appreciated its character-driven approach and somber tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its haunting atmosphere and Krysten Ritter's compelling performance.
  • Noted for its exploration of human resilience in a desolate world.
  • Some critics felt the plot was predictable and the pacing deliberate.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's emotional depth and the strong portrayal of survival. Many commented on its effectiveness as a character study within a bleak setting, though a segment found the story to be somewhat bleak.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote desert area to capture the stark, desolate aesthetic that defines its post-apocalyptic setting.

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