Leave No Trace (2018, D: Granik) S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie
06-26-18, 10:14 AM
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Leave No Trace (2018, D: Granik) S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie
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Will (Ben Foster) and his teenage daughter, Tom (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie), have lived off the grid for years in the forests of Portland, Oregon. When their idyllic life is shattered, both are put into social services. After clashing with their new surroundings, Will and Tom set off on a harrowing journey back to their wild homeland.
The film is directed by Debra Granik from a script adapted by Granik and Anne Rosellini and based on the novel My Abandonment by Peter Rock.
The film is directed by Debra Granik from a script adapted by Granik and Anne Rosellini and based on the novel My Abandonment by Peter Rock.
Currently 100% on RT: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/leave_no_trace
This is from the director of Winter's Bone.
06-30-18, 02:42 PM
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Wow, it's been 8 years since Winter's Bone. As a fan of Debra Granik's first 2 films, I'll need to check this out.
06-30-18, 02:52 PM
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Re: Leave No Trace (2018, D: Granik) S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie
I have the R1 DVD which is OOP.
There's also a R2 DVD availaible from Amazon UK:
There's also a R2 DVD availaible from Amazon UK:
07-20-18, 12:47 AM
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Excellent movie. But so fucking sad. Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie should both WIN Oscars, but since this movie was dumped in July, I doubt either of them will even be nominated.
07-22-18, 04:54 PM
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Re: Leave No Trace (2018, D: Granik) S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie
Trying not to read few posts in this thread for spoilers, but (without any spoilers) is this a happy ending movie, hopful or sad? My mom wants to see it, but said she needs a happy movie after what she sad she saw were dour dramas lately. I thought since PG, which I was surprised, probably not too tough. Either this or Hearts Beat Loud with Nick Offerman that looked more light hearted and fun...
09-30-18, 09:16 PM
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The post on top of yours quotes "so fucking sad" so I'm assuming it is not an upbeat movie. PG doesn't mean much in that regard, just no swearing, gore or sex.
09-30-18, 09:39 PM
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Re: Leave No Trace (2018, D: Granik) S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie
Trying not to read few posts in this thread for spoilers, but (without any spoilers) is this a happy ending movie, hopful or sad? My mom wants to see it, but said she needs a happy movie after what she sad she saw were dour dramas lately. I thought since PG, which I was surprised, probably not too tough. Either this or Hearts Beat Loud with Nick Offerman that looked more light hearted and fun...
10-01-18, 09:24 AM
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Re: Leave No Trace (2018, D: Granik) S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie
I saw both movies at Sundance. Both are excellent, but if you need a happy movie definitely go with Hearts Beat Loud. That movie put a huge smile on my face. Leave No Trace is not soul crushing, but there are definitely some tough, emotional moments throughout. I would hate to ascribe any particular word to the ending as I don’t want to spoil the experience. Maybe do a double features and just end on a lighter note with Hearts Beat Loud?
10-01-18, 02:18 PM
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I didn't know what I this was about, but decided to watch it based on Foster's participation. Great movie. Not a feel-good movie, but certainly not a depressing slog. It's stuck with me longer than most other movies in the past few years.
10-02-18, 11:37 AM
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Hopefully it gets nominated for something since its a great film that most people missed
10-02-18, 11:38 AM
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Just watched this tonight, and thought it was beautiful. Interestingly, while watching it I thought that Tomasin Harcourt McKenzie's performance was the best I'd seen from a teenager since Jennifer Lawrence in 'Winters Bone'. I had no idea until just now that it was the same director.
My only (very tiny) criticism is that it reminded me a lot of 'Running on Empty'. But I loved that film as well, and it really wasn't a big issue for me.
My only (very tiny) criticism is that it reminded me a lot of 'Running on Empty'. But I loved that film as well, and it really wasn't a big issue for me.
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Re: Leave No Trace (2018, D: Granik) S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie
I watched this today and I loved it. Thomasin McKenzie is going to be a star. 4.5/5
12-21-18, 05:47 PM
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Re: Leave No Trace (2018, D: Granik) S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie
Great performances by the leads
I have a question unless I missed something?
I have a question unless I missed something?
Spoiler:
12-21-18, 05:54 PM
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Re: Leave No Trace (2018, D: Granik) S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie
This is up on Prime.
01-22-19, 09:14 PM
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Watched this on Prime. Good flick. It takes waaaay too much paperwork to exist in a society often not worth joining.
03-11-19, 09:37 PM
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Saw this last night. I remember originally wanting to see it in theaters but never got to it. Decided to give it a rent.
Fantastic film. Loved the beautiful Cinematography and (as others have already mentioned) fantastic performances from Ben Foster & Thomasin McKenzie.
Fantastic film. Loved the beautiful Cinematography and (as others have already mentioned) fantastic performances from Ben Foster & Thomasin McKenzie.
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03-16-19, 03:22 AM
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Re: Leave No Trace (2018, D: Granik) S: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie
Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffTheAlpaca
Great performances by the leads
I have a question unless I missed something?
Spoiler:
Society
Originally Posted by JeffTheAlpaca
Great performances by the leads
I have a question unless I missed something?
Spoiler:
Society
Spoiler:
But really good movie.Foster was also great in Galveston (2018).
did I miss or did they ever say what happened to Tom's mother?