Review of The Reaping (2007) by Constanza B — 14 Dec 2009
Effectively unsettling mix of Southern gothic and Old Testament, with shades of The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby.
A forensic science professor investigates a Louisiana small town understandably spooked with exodus-like plagues. Director Stephen Hopkins knows how to make audiences jump, jolt and jar and Peter Levy's cinematography is, with lush and startling overhead shots, the red river winding through the speckled green of bayou country, especially fine. Hilary Swank compelling as ever, projecting toughness and resolve but also deep wounds of loss and grief, with Anna Sophia Robb's menacing silence and piercing blue eyes.
This review of The Reaping (2007) was written by Constanza B on 14 Dec 2009.
The Reaping has generally received mixed reviews.
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