Review of The Overnighters (2014) by Carol M — 08 Feb 2016
This movie would have received five stars from me were it not for the gaping omission of the oil company's part in not only fracturing the earth but the community as well.
It does do a wonderful job of portraying our fears -- the socially- and politically-generated fears of people who have made mistakes, and the very real fears of ostracism. There is such a parallel between these men and Pastor Reinke that the revelation at the end is more like an epiphany than a surprise.
I naturally wonder about Williston's water. It is highly probable that the oil company has not yet wreaked all of its havoc on this town. Perhaps then the town will refocus its fears and angers and direct them towards the true culprits.
This review of The Overnighters (2014) was written by Carol M on 08 Feb 2016.
The Overnighters has generally received very positive reviews.
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