Review of Northfork (2003) by Shawn P — 05 Jan 2009
There's just something about this movie; it has a dream like quality to it that slowly sneaks up on you and draws you in. The story is hard to pinpoint; it's very surreal in nature and revolves around two central stories.
.. a dying boy and a town being evacuated due to a dam being opened that will flood the area. A thick fog of uncertainty clouds the whole film to a point that you can sense something deeper is going on beneath the surface; and as the viewer I felt like I was watching something streaming from my own subconscious; it's quite an experience.
It's like a toned town version of a David Lynch movie... not as disjointed; but more surreal. The acting is great across the board, especially by Nick Nolte and James Woods. Not everyone will love this movie; but those that like it will probably love it (like me).
It's kind of like watching a feature length representation of a Salvador Dali painting. Watch and enjoy... it's a great film; and pretty close to a modern classic in my book. 5 stars.
This review of Northfork (2003) was written by Shawn P on 05 Jan 2009.
Northfork has generally received mixed reviews.
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