Indie Gems: Nancy

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I'm sorry I wasn't there.

After her mother dies, Nancy (Andrea Riseborough) becomes convinced she was kidnapped as a child after seeing a composite drawing that resembles her on the news. She contacts the family, Ellen (J. Smith-Cameron) and Leo (Steve Buscemi) and puts them in a very emotional situation. 

This was a film I hadn't heard about until the Independent Spirit Nominations came out. J Smith-Cameron is nominated in the supporting actress category, and after watching this film I can see why.

This film was obviously shot on a microbudget but when you have talent like this it doesn't matter if the quality isn't the greatest. When we meet Nancy, she's not someone I warmed up to. I'd describe her as "full of shit" to put it bluntly, but in a strange way Riseborough gets you to almost want her to be right here. Ellen and Leo have been hurting for years, but still remain a strong couple and they are easy to root for. Overall, I just wished happiness for everyone. They all had something weighing on them.

This film has a lot of ambiguity, which won't make it for everyone. But I strongly suggest seeking this little film out. 

Grade: A-

Watched on: Netflix DVD

Memorable Quote: "I just changed the time line." - Nancy (Andrea Riseborough)

Comments

  1. thevoid99December 15, 2018 at 4:00 PM

    I've heard a lot of good things about this including all of the stuff about Andrea Riseborough who has been killing it lately.

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  2. Carson Maitland - SmithDecember 15, 2018 at 7:38 PM

    My New Year Resolution is to be more assertive, Go on my own holiday and spend age 21 as the Purple Wiggle

    ReplyDelete
  3. Sony Pictures EntertainmentDecember 16, 2018 at 4:40 PM

    We can't wait to see your review on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

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