Review of Shotgun Stories (2007) by Jonathan B — 12 Mar 2012
It occasionally suffers from its overly leisurely pace, but all in all there's a ton to admire in Shotgun Stories. The cast, spearheaded by the immensely talented Michael Shannon, is excellent, able to create a sense of sustained tension. Director Jeff Nichols (of Take Shelter fame) creates a very realistic atmospheric tone, giving the film a strong, albeit muted, dramatic quality. I also really appreciated the nuanced approach the film took on portraying the dynamics between the two families. Very strong debut for Nichols.
4/5 Stars.
This review of Shotgun Stories (2007) was written by Jonathan B on 12 Mar 2012.
Shotgun Stories has generally received positive reviews.
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