Shelter

  • 2015


MOVIE IS entertaining terrific downtrodden homeless riveting
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46 %
46 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 7
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 2.6/5
entertaining terrific downtrodden homeless riveting

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2.0
In his earnest effort to depict how tough life is for the downtrodden, dogpiles his two protagonists with manufactured misery ... Av Club
2.0
The film doesnt ask for your heartit holds it hostage at gunpoint. EW
1.5
These conversations arent simply intended to drum up the audiences empathy for Tahir and Hannah: It isnt enough that theyre homeless; theyre smart and ..
3.1
What started as an engaging character study falls apart when the cards that Tahir and Hannah are dealt are so obviously and overtly stacked against th .. Rogerebert
3.1
Despite its terrific performances and its great use of locations, Shelter doesnt have enough substance to hold your attention or linger in the mind fo .. Philly
1.5
There are far too many stories of homelessness in this city, and Shelter is too determined to fit all the agony of these experiences into one film. Village Voice
2.5
But as the slight surprises if offers dry up, it flirts with becoming a trite exercise acted out by dilettantes. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Shelter is Bettanys helming debut, and hes made exactly the type of movie a frustrated thespian would, dreaming up a tale of misery and hopelessness t .. Blu Ray
3.1
But the strong overall effect is genuine seriousness of purpose, enhanced by strong, exalted performances. Observer
1.5
It is too busy showcasing its star Jennifer Connelly (Mr. Bettanys wife) in degrading situations. The New York Times
3.0
A document on our judgment of the homeless preconceptions and ignorance towards as well as forgiveness. The Film Stage
4.5
The Bottom Line A riveting genre blend of thriller, domestic drama and supernatural horror propelled by a brilliant lead performance. Hollywood Reporter
2.0
But Shelter isnt the kind of movie where its heroes getting better doesnt mean they wont be soon hit by a tidal wave of pure crap. Metro New York
4.5
I didnt want to tell a big story, make a sweeping statement about how homelessness and drug addiction are bad, Bettany has said. Film Journal International ..
3.5
By comparison, Vincente Minnellis 1949 Madame Bovary is an inventive and entertaining interpretation of Flauberts work. World Socialist Web Site
1.5
Its unfortunate that the story itself doesnt go in more unexpected directions. Spirituality & Health



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