At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 95 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, History
✓ Stars: Diane Kruger, Jason Clarke, Brit Marling, Wes Bentley
✓ Director: Terrence Malick, Caroline Hanania, Nicolas Gonda, Matthew J. Lloyd, Hanan Townshend
The The Better Angels (2014) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Better Angels (2014) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Better Angels (2014) is staring with Diane Kruger, Jason Clarke, Brit Marling, Wes Bentley, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Terrence Malick, Caroline Hanania, Nicolas Gonda, Matthew J. Lloyd, Hanan Townshend juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.