Review of Take Shelter (2011) by Re M — 19 Mar 2017

The most truly Lovecraftian of all films.

This review of Take Shelter (2011) was written by Re M on 19 Mar 2017.

Take Shelter has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Andrew L (1,755) on 12 Feb 2017

All I can say is this is a fantastic film. Jeff Nichols shows why he is one of the better filmmakers today…

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By Sarah H (1,870) on 26 Jun 2017

One of the best movies ever made and one of the most gorgous Jeff Nichols films next to Midnight Special. The acting is absolutely phonomanal…

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By Dio S (2) on 10 Mar 2017

This flick has a dark feel from start to finish- I happen to like dark movies - I'm just throwing that out there…

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By Tyranian (764) on 24 Oct 2019

Pretty enthralling thriller film with excellent performances and good direction…

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By Daniel S (2,332) on 22 Jan 2017

A harrowing, deeply uncomfortable, and multi-layered story touching on universal themes of human fear, both universal and abnormal…

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By Amheretojudge (1,029) on 13 Jun 2018

Overprotective and immensely secured…

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I found this to be quite a tense movie, one in which I felt I shared the lead characters confusion, in terms of trying to understand why what…

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By Beth B (201) on 02 Oct 2016

Slow, weird not sure what all the hype was about…

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By Kevin B (1,217) on 04 Apr 2017

After over 5 years since I saw this movie, it still haunts me...must pop in my head at least once or twice a week…

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By Edye D (2) on 04 Apr 2017

After over 5 years since I saw this movie, it still haunts me...must pop in my head at least once or twice a week…

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