Land
Land

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Land

2021
Movie
89 min
English

Edee, in the aftermath of an unfathomable event, finds herself unable to stay connected to the world she once knew and in the face of that uncertainty, retreats to the magnificent, but unforgiving, wilds of the Rockies. After a local hunter brings her back from the brink of death, she must find a way to live again.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users74%
Director: Robin WrightGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Erics a woman who retreats to the remote wilderness of the Rockies after a personal tragedy. She struggles to survive the harsh conditions and isolation, facing challenges that force her to confront her grief and inner demons. A chance encounter with a local hunter offers a glimmer of hope and connection in her solitary existence. Ultimately, Erics journey becomes one of resilience, self-discovery, and finding peace in the face of profound loss.

Critical Reception

Land received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who generally praised Robin Wright's directorial debut and performance, as well as the film's emotional resonance and stunning cinematography. However, some critics found the pacing slow and the narrative somewhat predictable, with others noting that the film's themes of grief and isolation were handled with a deliberate, quiet intensity that might not appeal to all viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its strong lead performance and evocative sense of place.

  • Some find the film's quiet intensity and deliberate pacing to be a strength, while others found it underwhelming.

  • Thematically rich, exploring grief and resilience in a stark, natural setting.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and Robin Wright's compelling performance. Many found the story of survival and self-discovery to be moving and inspirational, though some expressed a desire for a more developed plot or a stronger sense of resolution.

Fun Fact

Robin Wright's directorial debut, she also stars as the lead and was instrumental in developing the story.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

The unforgiving conditions that accompany the jaw-dropping beauty of nature set the stage for “Land,” the directorial debut from actor Robin Wright. Wright stars in the film as Edee, a woman who can no longer live in the world she’s always ...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Who doesn’t appreciate Robin Wright’s career as an actress? Every time I see her name attached to a film, I can’t help but feel excited abo...

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