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- Robert Harris
We all know why women were placed on this earth.
And it isn't for their opinions.
When someone takes a position, and knows that they're right, and infallible in those opinions, they are absolutely correct, within the confines of their own mind.
The Woman is, strangely, about a woman.
While there's no real prologue explaining why she's there, she lives (survives really) along a stream as a totally feral being. And she seems to be doing fine.
Until one day, she's discovered by well-meaning Chris Cleek, a local attorney, respected member in the community, who decides that it's his mission, possible as a good Christian, to tend to her, and educate her to (presumably) become part of the community.
At least that's the message on the surface.
Beneath however, thanks to iconic novelist Jack Ketchum (Lucky McKee, who directed, also co-wrote the novel), lurks a very, very dark tale, exposing the underbelly of what we don't know about those living around us.
This is not a film for everyone. It may be offensive to some.
But the story works, along with (or possibly because of) a wonderful performance from Pollyanna McInstosh, as the title character, aided and abetted by Sean Bridgers, as the well-meaning Cleek.
Shot in HD, Vivendi's Blu-ray represents the work admirably, while DTS-HD MA handles the audio necessities.
Ever wonder why you've never been invited over to your friend's home?
In an odd way, this film got me thinking of the short tale, The Family That Dwelt Apart.
Image - 5
Audio - 5
4k Up-rez - 5
Pass / Fail - Pass
Recommended
RAH
And it isn't for their opinions.
When someone takes a position, and knows that they're right, and infallible in those opinions, they are absolutely correct, within the confines of their own mind.
The Woman is, strangely, about a woman.
While there's no real prologue explaining why she's there, she lives (survives really) along a stream as a totally feral being. And she seems to be doing fine.
Until one day, she's discovered by well-meaning Chris Cleek, a local attorney, respected member in the community, who decides that it's his mission, possible as a good Christian, to tend to her, and educate her to (presumably) become part of the community.
At least that's the message on the surface.
Beneath however, thanks to iconic novelist Jack Ketchum (Lucky McKee, who directed, also co-wrote the novel), lurks a very, very dark tale, exposing the underbelly of what we don't know about those living around us.
This is not a film for everyone. It may be offensive to some.
But the story works, along with (or possibly because of) a wonderful performance from Pollyanna McInstosh, as the title character, aided and abetted by Sean Bridgers, as the well-meaning Cleek.
Shot in HD, Vivendi's Blu-ray represents the work admirably, while DTS-HD MA handles the audio necessities.
Ever wonder why you've never been invited over to your friend's home?
In an odd way, this film got me thinking of the short tale, The Family That Dwelt Apart.
Image - 5
Audio - 5
4k Up-rez - 5
Pass / Fail - Pass
Recommended
RAH
