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Badland
Jerry (Jamie Draven) was an idealist when he served in the first Gulf War. But when he was later deployed to Iraq, Jerry was an older man, a father of three and embittered by broken promises and unfulfilled desires. When Jerry returns from Iraq he has been transformed by horrors that cannot be forgiven. He lives a life of poverty, his children afraid of him and his wife, Nora (Vinessa Shaw), unsympathetic and unhappy. When Jerry discovers that Nora has betrayed him, his anger and despair drive him to commit an act so heinous and irreversible that nothing he had experienced in combat could have prepared him for.
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Plot Summary
In 1914, a young Dutch woman named Mathilde travels to Scotland to work on her uncle's estate. She finds herself caught between the affections of two very different men: the sensitive poet Peter and the rugged estate manager Michael. As war looms and tensions rise, Mathilde must navigate her desires and the complex social dynamics of the time.
Critical Reception
Badland received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its visual style and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot to be predictable and the romance unconvincing. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be slow-paced and lacking emotional depth.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric cinematography.
Criticized for a weak and predictable narrative.
Performances were noted, but couldn't salvage the film's shortcomings.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Scotland, utilizing the dramatic landscapes to enhance its period setting.
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