I actually came to like this movie; though slow, and perhaps deliberately so; both the direction and cinematogaphy play to the slow reaction of the protagonist through the countless second chances and warnings given to two intruders on a womans land. This is an interesting movie, because Netwons character does not behave like a woman, and maybe that is what makes this movie edgy too. In contrast you have her male neighbor, shown as being one of the guys with the tresspassers; which leads Newtons character to set about creating a long standing power play, against masculinity, society and its norms. Questioning what is right for who and why. This movie takes a woman, living alone, who seems to like living that way, and pits her against an entire community and society that will not leave alone, because she said that she though it best that people ask before parking on her land. It begs the question, had she been a man, would there have even been an issue. This movie cleverly, though sometimes in a uncomfortable way, shows the dichotomy that exists, between who is and who is not allowed to do what they want to do.
Personally, at times I did wonder if Newtons character has a backstory, and this is slowly revealed throughout the movie, there to explain perhaps why she is the way she is.
This movie is an open minded watch, it wont suit everyone, but its worth watching.
Personally, at times I did wonder if Newtons character has a backstory, and this is slowly revealed throughout the movie, there to explain perhaps why she is the way she is.
This movie is an open minded watch, it wont suit everyone, but its worth watching.