Them That Follow

  • 15 (UNITED KINGDOM)
  • 2019


MOVIE IS hilarious religious interesting psychological competently
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Average Rating 3.0/5
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3.0
Colman gives another quietly captivating performance in a supporting turn that suggests shes a woman capable of being a reckoning all her own, if not .. Den Of Geek
4.5
His teacher, Harriet Wilson (Octavia Spencer), is startled when Luce writes an essay for class that seems to be encouraging violence to overthrow powe .. Rogerebert
3.8
The funereal gloom of the forest and the earnest anxiety of the performances (particularly by Goggins and fellow Justified alumnus Dever) are worth a .. Rogerebert
2.0
Ultimately, its a one sided, wishy washy movie, shot in constant hand held overcast grayness. Common Sense Media
2.0
In the end, its a matter of faith, and one that doesnt always answer back. Indie Wire
3.0
In Poulton and Savages empathetic script, the only villain is Satan, who the locals blame for everything from asthma to sex. Variety
2.0
Its competently made but utterly vacant, a forgettable indie fading fast. The Guardian
2.5
Unfortunately, the care with which the filmmakers set up Them That Follows context and their characters crumbles in the final act.
2.5
Coupled with a slow burning first act, this feeling of disorientation limits our investment in Maras plight. But the generally engaging performances a ..
4.5
Making their feature directorial debut, Poulton and Savage have crafted a film thats very much about the danger of ignorance and blind religious faith .. Screen Daily
2.0
Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savages movie never fully empathizes with its characters, so it comes off as crass voyeurism. Collider
1.5
The cast commit gamely to the material although the script is a bit underwritten, making sudden shifts in character a little odd and a bit random. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
While never screaming its message, the script by first time feature directors Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage still finds a way to damn the sin m ..
1.5
We learn so little about these characters or the forces that shaped them that were never drawn into their drearily blinkered world. The New York Times
4.5
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, despite its occasional hiccups, is so effective, both as an introduction to the genre for younger viewers and a nos .. E Film Critic
4.5
n ambitious and impressive independent production, where the creation of mood and place is so convincing it enables us to buy into a richly melodramat ..
3.5
That said, watching Them That Follow is often a quite tense experience. The Young Folks
2.0
Creates an absorbing portrait of a strange religious world, but stumbles in terms of narrative and pacing. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Walton Goggins charismatic/dogmatic turn as the snake handling preacher makes this worth your while. Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
In their directorial debut, Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage fail to show the church in a neutral light, choosing instead to lean into a crazy cul .. Chicago Reader
2.5
The movie ... seems only mildly interested in the specifics of these faith practices and the nature of this community. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
With all the talent in the cast and the rarely viewed snake handler sect as the topic , this movie should have been better. Still it has some amazing .. You Tube
1.0
The snakes are there just to add grisly tension to a drab melodrama. The Times
4.0
Yes, the plot is soapy, but the writing and directing team Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage treat the characters with dignity, are fascinated by t .. The Times
2.5
A wise choice, especially when youre entering a world that could easily be misunderstood. Rolling Stone
3.5
While theres a driving intensity that holds this film together, its so serious that the earnestness often begins to feel somewhat dull. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
The filmmakers let the story slither at its own rhythm, so that the magnitude of the psychological control can be fully exposed. The Wrap
3.5
Lemuel doesnt allow medical treatment, only prayer if your sin is poisonous, like the venom, it will kill you. Az Central
1.5
But the fine performances cant shake the impression that Poulson and Savage have grafted a run of the mill melodrama onto a thinly realized backdrop. Npr
2.0
t lacks the substance to make it a real must see, carelessly giving too much away in a violent early scene in which a cocaine robbery goes horribly wr .. Daily Mail
4.0
The tale is of an enchanted forest, but Agnarr isnt making it up. Daily Mail
1.5
Unfortunately, Them That Follow, despite some confident direction by first timers Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage, doesnt feel very fresh as a wh .. Film Inquiry
4.5
This is a poorly executed mess, and one cant help but feel let down by the blandness of it all. Film Inquiry
3.5
In terms of mood, directors Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage do a lot with a little, allowing the plot to coil round the characters. Eye For Film
3.0
At least its a star studded independent film that doesnt waste a single name. Flickering Myth
3.5
Lemuels daughter Mara (Alice Englert) is prepped to marry the pastors protg, the quite literally enraptured Garret (Lewis Pullman) only theres a small .. Flim Threet
3.0
This relationship with snakes gives the film the lifeblood that isnt flowing through its main characters. The Film Stage
3.1
Starring Alice Englert, Walton Goggins, Olivia Colman, Kaitlyn Dever. Boston Globe
4.5
God has never spoken to him, Augie says, and he doesnt have the faith Mara does. Pajiba
3.0
Them That Follow is the sort of perfectly acceptable film that nevertheless leaves you wondering how great it could have been. Detroit News
3.0
READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2019 What it reveals isnt always pretty. The Play List
3.0
You get bitten, and if youve been a naughty sinner, you dont survive. Independent Ie
4.4
1:18) because thats just how unexpected the gospel proves to bee. Christianity Today
2.0
So yes, Olivia knocks the socks off everything as per usual, but by the time this film turns from a mildly chilling thriller to a gory romance, I was .. The Sun
3.8
Even if everything here doesnt work for you, the palpable dread and the fully formed characters will work their way into your blood, like venom you ca .. Film
3.8
Where Them That Follow excels is in the sublime work of its ensemble cast.
4.4
Directors Poulton and Savage and cinematographer Brett Jutkiewicz consistently deliver visually arresting shots, while the music by Garth Stevenson he .. Chicago Sun Times
2.0
Boy howdy, do the serpents ever serve a fine cinematic purpose: visual proofs of invisible things: faith, forgiveness, and the danger to self that mak .. Sandiego Reader
3.0
Though competently filmed, the film never had enough bite for me. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.5
With strong performances and a cringe worthy third act, Them That Follow displays religious extremism at its finest. Solzy At The Movies
1.5
And then theres Englert, whose Mara is an underwhelmingly blank void. Bitly
3.8
Its a film that slithers forward slowly, but those who stick with it will be rewarded, thanks largely to a raft of strong performances and a powerful .. No La
3.0
lthough Poulton and Savages approach to the material is more anthropological than exploitative, the film nevertheless fails to go beyond the surface o .. Film Avclub
4.5
More interesting because its less moronic is a new movie about snake handling Pentacostal hillbillies (at last!) reason
3.0
The mystery may be way too obvious if youve seen any given romance movie ever, but the religious backdrop and the setting elevates the drama. Rendy Reviews
3.1
The news of the out of wedlock pregnancy doesnt stay secret for long, as Hope performs an even more strange (and wholly intrusive) ceremony thats esse .. Third Coast Review
2.0
The traditions of this mountain faith come to light, and theres a dark underbelly. Columbus Alive
3.0
Too little time is spent exploring the fringe belief system itself, and the overarching theme of manipulation and misguided faith is never quite flesh .. Spectrum Culture
1.5
The movie does not treat her as a stupid person, but it doesnt seem to realize shes the most interesting person in the story. Mid West Film Journal
1.5
Unforuntately, the story doesnt do the potential of questioning your faith justice. Vulture
3.0
As the film proceeds, we see inklings of how this faith keeps women in dresses or skirts and doesnt allow them to drive. Mac Guff
1.5
Dont expect anything as deep as Daniel Woodrell wrote in Winters Bone, or any of his Ozark noir, but do expect to be illuminated about a part of Ameri .. Kdhx
2.5
The movie feels like something someone cant let go off for some reason. Fascinating cast. Weak script. .
3.0
Though there are some excellent performances in Them That Follow, its generally predictable and underwhelming Entertainment Ie
3.1
If only the plot of the Appalachia based drama Them That Follow matched its atmosphere and its acting. Movie Cricket
2.5
Them That Follow doesnt have a problem taking its sweet, sweet time. Film Monthly
2.5
Conflict doesnt come in the form of Mara pushing back on her fathers serpentine sermons, however. Sa Current
4.0
Co written and co directed by Robert Olsen and Dan Berk, their hilarious crime caper quickly stole my heart with its infectious charms, whip smart scr .. Daily Dead
3.8
The dark faith driven film doesnt resort to vilifying its characters. The performances by Goggins, Colman, and Englert are so natural that at times it .. Victoria Advocate
1.5
The majority of the cast isnt able to lift the material beyond its boring style, with Poulton and Savage even squandering the work of recent Best Actr .. Vanyaland
4.5
If youve spent any amount of time driving through rural parts of any state in America, theres a subtle phenomenon you may not have noticed. Arts Fuse
1.5
With a run of the mill story, characters that dont quite shine through, except of course Olivia Colman as Hope. VultureHound
1.5
Them That Follow has a great cast but doesnt know how to utilize any of their talents. The film is just another in a long line of overwrought southern .. Sd City Beat
3.5
Making their feature length debut with this Sundance entry, directors Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage paint a vivid picture of devotion and how i .. The Lamplight Review
2.5
In this promising yet half formed milieu, its inhabitants struggles and triumphs merely hit with the intensity of a mosquito bite, not a rattlers fang .. Asheville Movies
3.0
A haunting, yet long winded, look at the dangers of blind faith (and poisonous snakes). Cinemacy
2.0
Oscar winner Colman stands out among controversial subject matter that struggles against weak execution. Texas Art & Film
3.0
...has enough of interest to make it worth watching, not least the effort it makes to get inside a culture that remains as foreign to most Americans a .. The Arts St L
4.0
In Them That Follow, the snakes arent the only things that leave a mark. Houston Chronicle
4.5
No film that offers both Walton Goggins and Olivia Colman can be dismissed out of hand. They are among our best actors, and here give solid performanc ..
4.5
Poulton and Savages script doesnt demonize its characters; it genuinely trusts in the sincerity of their beliefs. Rochester City Newspaper
1.5
By rejecting exploitative spectacle or a histrionic tone, Poulter and Savage invite audiences to reconsider an oft maligned group, adding a complexity .. Riot Material
4.5
Yet it doesnt feel like artificial melodrama; the atmosphere rings with authenticity. Phoenix Magazine
3.0
You wish for more than meets the eye, but nuance never really comes. Film Mixtape
2.0
demands our sympathy for the characters without giving us any reason to like them The Sunday People
3.0
Marriages arent exactly arranged, but theyre strongly suggested, meaning Mara is betrothed to another true believer, Garrett (Lewis Pullman). Chatham News + Record (NC) ..
3.3
Through the character, the film doesnt work to condemn religionbut merely allows us a window into its existence.
1.5
This indie drama had the potential to shed light on a neglected people, but it turns an impoverished town into the setting for a B movie.
4.5
Despite this uneven narrative, Them That Follow is an expertly crafted picture. The CriterionCast



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