Reviews — Land and Shade
Audience write-ups from TMDB
badelf
The movie possesses a surprising level of depth that isn’t immediately obvious. Initially, it seems to portray a simple story about an impoverished family living in a rural area. However, there’s more to it than meets the eye. At its core, it's about a family dealing with their own internal conflicts – echoing Tolstoy’s observation that every happy family resembles one another, while each unhappy family is unique in …
badelf
At first glance, it might seem like just another story about a poor family trying to get by in a rural area. However, there’s considerably more going on beneath the surface. It certainly portrays a family dealing with their own issues, echoing Tolstoy’s observation that every unhappy family experiences unhappiness uniquely. What distinguishes this family is the backdrop of an uncaring agricultural corporation. Thi…
Reno
This isn't likely to be anyone’s favorite movie of the year, and many people probably aren’t even aware that this film exists. It represents an ambitious project from the director—an attempt to portray on screen the world he comes from. Essentially, it functions as a film raising awareness about struggling rural communities. Critics often favor films like this one, but don't expect to be entertained; you will likely …


