Review of 99 Homes (2015) by Kj P — 06 Jan 2016

In arguably my favourite film of 2015, the central story of "99 Homes" follows Dennis Nash (Andrew Garfield), his mother Lynn Nash (Laura Dern), and his son Conner Nash. They are evicted from their home by Rick Carver (Michael Shannon) of Carver Realty and they must move all of their belongings to a motel while they sort out their issues.

Once Rick sees Dennis as more than an everyday man, he recruits him. Illegally legally doing their job, they scam the system to make more money than they should be on home foreclosures and side effects begin to ensue.

This is one of the most brutally honest films I have seen in a very long time, and definitely in all of 2015. This is a very independent film that I think deserves a much broader audience. Andrew Garfield and especially Michael Shannon shine in their roles, bringing the necessary dramatic heft to the story that was needed.

"99 Homes" not only shows what goes on in everyday life, but the brutality of it. I loved every single second of this film and it will definitely have me watching it multiple times. As I said before, this might be my favourite picture of 2015.

Brilliantly written, extremely well-acted, and incredibly raw and true, this film is a work of brilliance in the art of film.