Directed by:
Zak HilditchScreenplay:
Zak HilditchCinematography:
Ben RichardsonComposer:
Mike PattonCast:
Thomas Jane, Molly Parker, Brian d'Arcy James, Neal McDonough, Dylan Schmid, Kaitlyn Bernard, Anna Louise Sargeant, Tanya Champoux, Eric Keenleyside (more)VOD (1)
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Thomas Jane plays Wilfred James. Tied to his farm because of both his fear of the city and the importance that the farm has played as it has been passed down from his father and grandfather, Wilfred is in constant conflict with his wife Arlette (Molly Parker) who wants to move. When Arlette decides to leave him for the city and make his property worthless in the process, Wilfred is forced to take action to stop her and he manipulates their son Henry into helping him. (Fantastic Fest)
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1922 is actually a simple story about how a farmer wanted to get rid of his wife, but it all went horribly wrong because she was still capable of causing evil even after death. However, 1922 is not so much based on King's novel, but rather on the performance of Thomas Jane, who shows that he should definitely not be underestimated.
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A rare spectacle, where the template is a melancholic gloomy story from the olden days, where distress leads a man of simple values to a desperate act, after which everything begins to deteriorate – and the adaptation is a melancholic gloomy story from the olden days, when the exact same thing happens. Perhaps the fact that Stephen King's novella is relatively short is to blame for it, but all the unforgettable images that I couldn't get out of my head even after years are here with the same power as on paper. The act, the cow, the trumpet, the visions, the hand, the revelation, and the finale. In both media, this ballad about a Nebraska farm suffers only from the fact that it mainly thrives on atmosphere and, in terms of plot, never quite surprises.
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A horror mixed with a thriller, featuring a significant amount of grotesque, bloody scenes (and not just that—those rat scenes might even make the toughest person feel a bit queasy, as they are simply disgusting). The oppressive soundtrack is filled with dense tones that seem to fall on you from all sides, making it feel like someone has thrown a heavy blanket on you as a substantial burden. Additionally, I have to admit that Thomas Jane's performance was simply astounding and captivating (perhaps 90% due to that excellent rough Southern accent). Otherwise, the film doesn’t offer anything particularly gripping. There’s almost too much suspense, but the actual plot seemed to miss the mark. Some moments tried to target the emotional aspect, but it didn’t always succeed (though the scene with the death of the son and his wife was pretty intense, and my emotions flared up there). By the end of the film, it started to drag; it was evident that the creators were stretching the film like a rubber band, but they were more or less running out of ideas. I’ve seen many worse films on similar themes, but I must admit there are also many better ones. If nothing else, watch 1922 for Jane’s performance. He won’t leave you indifferent. I give it 64%.
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It’s fascinating how well Thomas Jane rehearsed his role of a total American redneck, including the melodious but barely comprehensible dialect. Really fascinating. Unfortunately, even though it’s based on a short story by Stephen King, which guarantees the quality of the topic, its execution was too gloomy and horribly slow. Given that the film lasts 101 minutes, nothing much happens in it, apart from one explicit scene. Everything else rises and falls with the atmosphere of 1922, and I must admit that’s very authentic. Undoubtedly an interesting piece, which has its pros and cons but is definitely worth watching. Moreover, you can’t miss several references to the legendary The Shining. For Stephen King’s fans, this film is definitely a must-see.
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I have to admit the film was a huge disappointment. The beginning was great, Thomas Jane sounded like he was born wearing overalls on a farm somewhere in the middle of nowhere, the 1920s atmosphere was great, and I was enjoying it. But after a while, the creators seemed to have run out of material and they didn’t figure out a way to save the situation. They let the main character be literally gnawed by remorse, but the last third of the film was incredibly boring, and, after a very good start, it took a massive downturn. 3*-
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