Undertow

  • 2004


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49 %
55 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 42
Negative reviews 22
Average Rating 3.1/5
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2.0
Lucas plays a standard evil redneck with menace but little depth, and Jamie Bell, from Billy Elliot, while convincing as a mostly wordless hillbilly, .. EW
5.0
Green has a visual style that is beautiful without being pretty. We never catch him photographing anything for its scenic or decorative effect. Rogerebert
0.5
A deep fried piece of Southern Gothic that wears its unpleasantness like a merit badge... Variety
1.5
Greens signature pastoral tangents and codeine pacing dont slow down this tale of two boys fleeing their psychotic uncle so much as inappropriately sl .. Time Out
3.8
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
1.5
Theres an original sensibility behind this movie, but you cant tell whether or not to trust it.
4.5
As cliched as these characters seem, Green finds interesting new ways of presenting them.
3.0
With film, as in life, only rarely do we fall mightily in love, and thats entirely how I feel about Greens underappreciated All the Real Girls, a film ..
3.0
The young director David Gordon Greens first film with a conventional plot is a moody gothic thriller drenched in myth and superstition. The New York Times
5.0
Green again establishes himself as an indisputable filmmaking talent and the best of his generation. E Film Critic
5.0
As implausible as that sounds, youll believe every gorgeous and heartbreaking moment in this carefully nuanced first feature, written and directed by .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
A poetic, atmospheric drama thats worth seeing despite Greens struggle to blend character drama with more conventional thrills.
3.0
Undertow is an engrossing thriller that updates the enduring tale of Cain and Abel and also deals with the struggle of two boys to stay alive after th .. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Connoisseurs should find it the sort of dark cinematic delicacy that, if still more poetic reverie than prose narrative, is ultimately more filling th .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Those going to Undertow expecting a thriller will find the proceedings slow going. However, those who are seduced by the characters and the setting wi .. ReelViews
2.5
Its Lucas slithery turn as Deel, which could easily have degenerated into an exercise in mustache twirling villainy, that keeps you watching through t .. Tv Guide
3.1
Steeped in a rudimentary, even ludicrous, plot, it plays like nothing more than an exceedingly well written Friday the 13th sequel. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
Still, its never boring and Bernal continues to prove that hes one of the more interesting young actors working today. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
The story itself, though occasionally compelling, is mostly just a means to an end. Its the people who are most interesting. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
The actors grapple manfully with the ersatz rural poetry of the dialogue, but Greens pacing is slow and self indulgent, and the action often departs f .. News Review
3.5
Theres a timeless storybook quality to the film that lingers beautifully from start to finish it sometimes feels like a violent 1970s thriller, even t .. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Undertow is most compelling when its most impressionistic and peculiar, when the story gives way to odd bits of poetry and Orrs dreamily untidy imager .. Pop Matters
4.0
Bell is superb as Chris and he completely nails the difficult Southern accent; if you hadnt seen Billy Elliot, youd swear he was someone Green had pic .. View London
3.8
A beautiful blend of tension, good performances, and a shocking ending. Cs Monitor
3.8
Undertow conforms to many of the tropes of a formula thriller but, aided by an evocative Philip Glass score and Tim Orrs beautifully naturalistic cine .. New York Post
1.5
It wants to be a Southern Gothic for the new millennium, but plays more like a refried retread. Film Journal International ..
2.5
But as it turns out, hes really after gold coins that John has stashed away. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
A reasonably involving coming of age tale with undertones of Greek mythology. Internet Reviews
3.1
Although hes the darling of many critics, I still dont understand the fascination with David Gordon Green and his films. Internet Reviews
2.5
He doesnt have much of a psychology, either (Bells performance is merely physically grueling). Boston
3.1
Theres certainly nothing wrong with trying to make a movie visually pleasing, but it shouldnt come until after theres a good plot and intriguing chara .. Star Tribune
1.5
ven the assured control Green has of his pastiche of gritty, 70s cinema realism enough overcome the inherent stereotypical melodrama...
2.0
Southern Gothic and arthouse are rarely used to describe the same movie, and Undertow is a prime example of why that is. Toronto Star
2.0
Working with bigger budget and name cast, Green has made a genre film in the Southern Gothic tradition thats less personal or accomplished than his fo .. Emanuellevy
4.5
Although its somewhat painful to watch and the ending seems a bit trite, its all about good filmmaking and great performances. Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
its marriage of conventional thriller dynamics and unexpected visual potency marks it as something both utterly unique and reliably familiar Q Network
4.5
Lucas is all levels of devious and horrifying with a set of mutton chops and bushy mustache and the gleam of a man who isnt quite right with himself. Cinema Crazed
3.5
Structured like a fairytale and driven like a fast boat down a leafy river, Undertow expertly blends myth and suspense to create a fable with a wicked .. Flim Threet
1.9
A motion picture that tries to fool viewers into thinking it is about more than it really is, Undertow is the perfect cinematic example of a wolf in s .. The Movie Boy
2.0
Despite picturesque episodes and nicely observed characters, the film lacks suspense. Seattle Pi
3.1
It plays like nothing more than an exceedingly well written Friday the 13th sequel. Spliced Wire
3.8
But thats just Green taking time to establish characters and setting. Movie Habit
3.1
Undertow is good, but the perhaps unfair expectation based on just two pictures is that Greens films be sublime. Film Freak Central
1.5
While the first hour promises something very special indeed, the build up is squandered once the two brothers take flight with not enough sense of dan .. Mirror
3.8
But it offers fine characterization and natural performances that many a higher concept film might envy. Varia Gate
4.5
Despite the relatively straightforward plotting, Undertow never feels conventional. Kansas City
2.5
Undertow isnt a complete waste of money, but you will find better choices out there. Waffle Movies
3.8
Gorgeous cinematography, a great Glass score and convincing young actors, but it doesnt really add up. Montreal Film Journal
3.5
suspense scenes in the first half were as effective as anything Id seen. If Undertow had a killer ending, this would easily be one to write home about .. Window To The Movies
2.0
A taut piece of Southern Gothic from Richardson native David Gordon Green. Guide Live
3.5
Visually gritty and blessed with an astonishing score from Philip Glass, Undertow will make you very uncomfortable. Jam! Movies
2.5
Undertow, which is well worth seeing for the performances by Bell and Lucas, is obviously a transitional film, but where Green wants to go remains unc .. Freep
3.0
Intriguing, and beautiful, and skillful enough to be a passable October diversion, though I doubt it will completely satisfy anyone. Film Blather
2.5
The first half works better than the second, but overall its like a piece of wax fruit nice to look at, but ultimately not very satisfying to sink you .. TheMovieChicks.com
1.5
The word thriller also implies some sort of suspense, but every time Green comes close to creating any, he undercuts it by focusing on mundane aspects .. IGN Movies
4.0
Director David Gordon Green dishes up another striking film with this dark fable about two brothers running from a murderous uncle. Net Flix
3.0
I admire the eccentricities found in his films, but Green loves to go too far, sometimes turning stirring drama into Hee Haw like comedy situations wi .. Film Jerk
1.5
Its hard to work up much sympathy for this orally fixated 10 year old who eats paint and rust, or for an orally fixated movie that lingers over his fi .. Web Archive
3.8
In equal parts powerful and peculiar, the film is not my favorite of Greens, but it helps solidify his position as one of the most visionary young dir .. Premiere Magazine
2.0
Bad in the worst way, yet it trails clouds of glory and authentic stink from a Georgia pigsty. Pretty, a legitimate auteurist statement. And a flop. Seattle Weekly
2.0
This film is all about mood and atmosphere...not very accessible or intriguing. Supercala.com
3.3
If only there was a little more structure and a noteworthy ending, Green would have really made a step forward. Supercala.com
1.5
The Fugitive plot gets old pretty quickly and the viewer is left wishing theyd just get it over with. San Diego Metropolitan
4.4
While it has lulls and sleepy moments, Undertow also full of startling truths and beauties, as well as offering a window into a side of the country th .. Chud
4.5
It will likely polarize his critics further, causing some to recoil at his welcoming of influences, and others to be thankful for more Malick lite. Not Coming
1.5
shallow tale that threatens to engulf audiences in a two hour undertow of boredom Toxic Universe
2.0
Too frequently, Green bludgeons his audience with precocious moments and ineffective interludes that siphon emotional momentum down the drain. Film and Felt
4.0
0n the whole, though, this richly enjoyable oddity is something akin to Laughtons Night of the Hunter as shot by Martin Parr. The List
5.0
After the opening credits alone, the two women next to me let out gasps of what Pain Shock Disbelief Anger Whatever it was, this was only the beginnin .. Off Off Off
1.5
The substance doesnt live up to the style. Green was trying to create a thriller, and, although all of the elements are in place, Undertow doesnt thri ..
4.4
Undertow may throw off viewers expecting a more straightforward thriller. But hang with it, and enjoy the thrill of being drawn into these characters ..



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