_Leave no Trace_, directed by Debra Granik and written with Anne Rosellini from Peter Rock’s novel _My Abandonment_, presents itself as a darker reflection of Matt Ross's _Captain Fantastic_. The story centers on Will (Ben Foster), a veteran grappling with PTSD, and his daughter Tom (Thomasin McKenzie), who live secluded within a national park in Portland, Oregon. Their lifestyle embodies principles reminiscent of Ra…

It's really been some time since something managed to elicit a genuine feeling from me. Final rating: ★★½ - There were many aspects I found appealing, but it just didn’t fully come together.