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Deliverance
A fractured family of four brothers and one sister confront haunting memories of their mother’s passing fifteen years ago. Fifteen years had passed, as Nicole (Summer Chan) returns home to Hong Kong to be reunited with her three brothers, clinging to the shattered memory from the night of her mother’s passing. Through hypnosis sessions with her big brother Joseph (Simon Yam), the trauma that the family sustained is unexpectedly reawakened when she desires to connect back with the memories. Then, the whole world around this family takes on a dark form and love becomes almost undefinable.
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Plot Summary
Four friends embark on a canoeing trip down a wild river in Georgia. What begins as an adventurous getaway quickly devolves into a harrowing fight for survival when they encounter a group of menacing locals. The pristine wilderness becomes a brutal battleground as their civilized veneer erodes under extreme duress.
Critical Reception
Deliverance was a critical and commercial success, praised for its intense atmosphere, masterful direction, and powerful performances. It's regarded as a landmark film in its genre, exploring themes of civilization versus the primal, and the fragility of masculinity. While some found its violence disturbing, its impact and artistic merit were widely acknowledged.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful direction and unflinching portrayal of primal fear.
Jon Voight and Burt Reynolds deliver compelling, raw performances.
The film's visceral impact and exploration of the wilderness's dark side are unforgettable.
Google audience: Viewers found the film to be an intense and gripping thriller with outstanding performances, though some noted its brutal and disturbing content.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for 3 Academy Awards (Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Picture), Won 1 Golden Globe (Best Actor - Burt Reynolds for a Drama), and received numerous other critical awards and nominations.
Fun Fact
The iconic 'dueling banjos' scene was improvised during filming when director John Boorman heard a local child playing the song and decided to incorporate it.
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