Richie (Tye Sheridan) has been "age out" of foster care. He is befriended by drifter Swim (Caleb Landry Jones). Detective Portnoy (Jeffrey Wright) investigates the murder of his landlady. He encounters distressed Joan (Imogen Poots) who is having car trouble.
Filmmaker A. J. Edwards had worked with Terrence Malick and it shows. He using a lot of the Malick style. As with many Malick movies, the story telling can be a little murky and dreamlike. The material doesn't need that. It needs more visceral intensity. This movie does show that Edwards has the eye for the visual style. The acting is great. The younger trio do very well. It's a nice showcase for everyone's skills.
Filmmaker A. J. Edwards had worked with Terrence Malick and it shows. He using a lot of the Malick style. As with many Malick movies, the story telling can be a little murky and dreamlike. The material doesn't need that. It needs more visceral intensity. This movie does show that Edwards has the eye for the visual style. The acting is great. The younger trio do very well. It's a nice showcase for everyone's skills.