Canada is known for its creativity in the film industry, especially when it comes to obscure, low-budget indie flicks. 'A Lobster Tale' was surprisingly different in nature, sitting in the same vein as the television show 'Corner Gas' as far as humour goes, comedic without all the vulgarity that Canadian productions like 'Trailer Park Boys' and 'Septic Man' have. The story is set in New England but c'mon, it's obviously Nova Scotian through and through, and that's great, because this province makes for some stunningly picturesque rural scenery. We have here a happy-go-lucky fisherman whose family is a little less than on-board with his attitude. His son gets bullied frequently, money isn't easy to come by and his wife believes that he has lost his love for her. When he discovers accidentally some bizarre neon green moss (or did Trudeau's marijuana legalization idea finally kick in?) with magical properties, it forever changes not only the town itself, but also the relationships within the community.
By the way, did I mention the excellent collection of talented actors in the background, too? For example, character actor Julian Richings, known for his quirky roles in low-budget productions, makes a brief appearance as a morose undertaker. Alberta Watson ('The Sweet Hereafter') is remarkably funny and at times evocative as the matriarch of the Brewer family, who desperately tries to impress her husband, to no avail. Definitely a great cast and it was nice to see some actors not typical in the film industry, too. I loved the soundtrack, the general style, and of course the subplot of the real reason why the bad seed kid is a bully, which completely blew me away performance-wise. All in all, 'A Lobster Tale' is an incredible story that both kids and adults alike can enjoy.
By the way, did I mention the excellent collection of talented actors in the background, too? For example, character actor Julian Richings, known for his quirky roles in low-budget productions, makes a brief appearance as a morose undertaker. Alberta Watson ('The Sweet Hereafter') is remarkably funny and at times evocative as the matriarch of the Brewer family, who desperately tries to impress her husband, to no avail. Definitely a great cast and it was nice to see some actors not typical in the film industry, too. I loved the soundtrack, the general style, and of course the subplot of the real reason why the bad seed kid is a bully, which completely blew me away performance-wise. All in all, 'A Lobster Tale' is an incredible story that both kids and adults alike can enjoy.