40 Acres

This movie has all the hallmarks of a good action/thriller, the plot was engaging and fast paced, and wow, the suspense! What stood out to me was the subtle but impactful exploration of Canadian history including things like the three sisters at the dinner table (Corn, Beans, and Squash), and other interesting notes. Although it was exploring a semi-familiar genre of cannibals (insane!) I found the movie refreshing and different. It was also beautiful, and the way the nature and landscape was shot was captivating. This movie will surprise you! I'm happy I stumbled upon it, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and entertaining watch!

Entertaining and thrilling. Great performances. Deft storytelling and captivating visuals. This isn't typically my kinda movie and i was really blown away with how entertained i was and how engaged i was throughout. Ending bit with the track was perfection. There's one sequence that I still think about. Was so incredibly satisfying watching this battle play out and I love that while featuring indigenous and black cultures there was a lovely nuance applied that didn't hit you over the head with the obvious notes for this kind of film. Was really impressed to see an original film like this debut out of canada.

Genuinely loved this movie. Was a great action flick based on a dystopian premise from a unique point of view. Some really great scenes in here - the lights out sequence was wild.

Director and co-writer Randall "RT!" Thorne really brought a world to life. There were genuine bonds of family that were shown, tested, and celebrated against a pretty tough environment. I've never seen a blended Black and Indigenous family portrayed on the screen in this way before. The film itself was a thrill ride but it was also a testament to resilience, love and community.

Loved the little Easter eggs in the books the kids were reading. And art in the house. All the way around, great film. Worth checking out!

40 acres kept me on my toes the entire time. I was enthralled. I'll start off by mentioning how beautifully shot the movie was. I loved each and every scene from the action packed moments to the heartwarming family moments. I also loved how the film was able to seamlessly blend humour, action and suspense in such a subtle but fun way. I also loved the characters and their development. Danielle Deadwyler killed it. Seeing Kataeem and Danielle grow individually and within their relationship was so pure, and it was refreshing to see Indigenous and Black love represented on screen. If you have a chance to see 40 acres... go see it.

I loved everything about this movie and I am someone who HATES thrillers. This said, the cinematography, acting an storyline were excellent. I have never seen a move elevate Black and Indigenous voice and presence in this way on screen before. It was beautiful. The story was eerily familiar and timely. The themes of love, loss, identity, family, community and other-mothering make it a movie that allows all to find their humanity in a space about the particular. What helped me were the moments of humour when the story was so heavy. There are always moments to smile no matter how hard it gets. I can't wait for my kids to see it.