Review of Take Shelter (2011) by Ky K — 01 Aug 2013

Very effective drama-thriller film, with great performances from Shannon and Chastain and a vague ending that gives chills.

This review of Take Shelter (2011) was written by Ky K on 01 Aug 2013.

Take Shelter has generally received very positive reviews.

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What makes Nichols' film so satisfying, at least until the melodrama of the final act, is the deftness of the characterisations and the constant…

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