Review of We Are What We Are (2010) by Tom B — 01 Sep 2011
This IS what it IS - a subtle drama about cannibals.
Billed as a 'cannibal gore-fest' this definitely is not. It so isn't, but what it is, is a clever drama about cannibals, with very little cannibalism. It is very much like, and maybe fuelled by films like 'Let Me In'.
The film is about a man, who is a father and husband that dies from flash poisoning. He leaves behind a family of four, who will now have to hunt for their own flesh as he was the provider. The family is led by an erratic mother, intent on keeping the 'ritual' alive and keeping her family hidden. This however remains difficult as the sons try to step up and do the hunting (of prostitutes) and mess up, alerting local detectives and prostitutes.
The ending is good and some elements make this film a creditable experience, with some unique flavour (not blood) and I am left admiring it for what it is.
This review of We Are What We Are (2010) was written by Tom B on 01 Sep 2011.
We Are What We Are has generally received mixed reviews.
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