Review of Captain Fantastic (2016) by Lizardess — 21 Aug 2016

Ben Cash and his six children live in a world beyond time, beyond modernity, beyond common American ideals. The questions this film raises are not deep, but they are very much of the moment, post-Bernie Sanders revolution. At a time when many question the capitalistic foundation upon which America is built, it is intriguing to see what plays out in lives where that foundation is seriously questioned, and none of the answers are definitive.

In "Captain Fantastic," a family lives what some may see as an idyllic life and others may see as a dangerous fantasy. Perhaps it is both. When a film gives you food for thought as well as entertainment for an afternoon, it is a most satisfying meal.