Part E.T., part Starman, but all a tale of run-and-pursuit involving a boy who may or may not be a supernatural creature from another dimension. Not many answers are given to us, mostly questions are raised, and the characters are mostly compassionate people who care for one another, but sadly, they don't seem to have an agenda worth giving a damn about. Michael Shannon is one of the most fascinating actors out there, and he has a face that can speak volumes, without ever having to say a word, but the climax of this movie, albeit confusing, just leaves us feeling... nothing, really. Jeff Nichols' last movie, Mud, is much closer to a masterpiece than this one is; heck, I'd even watch Take Shelter again before I'd sit through this again. It's almost too pretentious for its own good, which would be ok to some degree if it was emotional or engaging, but alas... it ain't. Bummer.
C+
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