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40 Acres is advanced in how it treats familial, racial, and interpersonal traumas. One could look at this film as an allegorical reflection on the devastation ravaged by North American colonists towards multiple communities (i.e. Indigenous Canadians and enslaved Africans) and, while this is necessary to feel the full weight of these survivors' journeys, the genre bending and fast-paced sequences are so well-tailored that the thrills alone can carry the film.

These are survivors in the truest sense of the word, and it's not killing or laboring in the fields that gives them a hard time, it's learning how to build the trust to let others in.

I saw a preview for this movie a couple of months ago and made a point of making sure I saw it when it released. I'm so glad I did because this movie is easily one of the best Canadian productions I've ever seen.

R. T. Thorne really nailed this one, and left me leaving the theatre with a sense of pride that a Canadian filmmaker, and an almost all Canadian cast could make something so entertaining.

The casting was excellent! Everyone brought their own touches to an already excellent script. It was easy to care for every member of the family. Danielle Deadwyler is quickly becoming one of my favorite actresses and she nails it here as the overprotective Mom.

The cinematography was great, the title cards between the different sections of the film was a nice touch. All in all, this movie is worth the price of admission.

Bravo to everyone in the cast. I can't wait to see more from each and every one of them.

In a time of famine, a cynical veteran isolates herself and her family from the rest of the world. Abiding by strict rules, the family prospers, while others succumb to the famine or are targeted by cannibals. While she is okay with their way of life, her son is not and decides to test the limits of the rules, leaving the family fighting for survival.

This is not a typical end-of-the-world scenario. It does not involve zombies, a nuclear war, or an alien invasion. Like many end-of-the-world stories, it explores morality and human depravity. The family's race and history set the story apart from others. There is a good amount of well-choreographed action throughout, but some dialogue scenes are over-the-top and unnecessary. The story is predictable, even with a few unique aspects, making the one-hour and fifty-three-minute runtime feel long. This is definitely worth a stream when available.

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I watched 40 Acres yesterday and thought it was amazing. If you are in to good acting, great action and a story that connects to the soul and humanity found in each and every one of us then you must see this film. Music 10/10 as well.

I should also mention how touching some of the moments in the film are. It will take you back to your younger years. Some scenes will make you laugh out loud. There were scenes that had the whole theatre cheering.

The cinematography is very well done. Great editing and some very clever plots twists to keep you entertained.

The locations the film was created in were also very good.

Big ups to everyone involved.

Just saw the movie. First the movie is too long by probably a half hour. There is lots that could be cut to save time and make the movies pace better. I would have also appreciated more world building. There was a small blurb at the beginning but thats pretty much it. The mother is unlikable which I think is the point but it's too much for too little payoff. The step dad and his daughter are a breath of fresh air for the characters. The movie takes forever building up to the action which is at least good. There was a very cool dark action scene that I would have loved to have more of.

Overall it's too long too slow tells too much about stuff that doesn't matter and not enough about what does.

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.

40 Acres is a new Canadian, post apocalyptic......farm thriller?

The basic plot follows a family living on an isolated farm in the middle of rural Canada, several years after a mushroom pandemic, civil war and other weird stuff.

Society has fallen, and there are cannibals and raiders everywhere. A family of mixed ethnicity are now surviving, growing food on their farm, which is super important, all animals are now wiped out and farmland is a super hot commodity.

The movie is handsomely shot but it bounces around from dark humour, horror, a military movie, a family religious movie and a coming of age movie, oh and kidnapping movie.

It's almost like the director said to the writers "Hey you have all of this stuff in here. What kind of movie should this actually be?" And then they all said "Yes."

This is a textbook example of throwing everything but the kitchen sink at the wall, but what sticks actually does kind of work.

The movie is unique in that when it's the turn...things get worse for the characters....and then it gets worse......and then it gets worse...before being tied up in a nice little bow at the end.

At the end of the day, if you gave me this film's budget and actors and told me to go with god, this isn't the movie that I would necessarily come up with, but I'm glad that someone took a stab at it. The result is a low to mid budget thriller that actually pulls it off. I saw this movie at a surprise screening, but I'm glad that I did.

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!

Bare bones dystopian sci-fi future thriller without AI, robots, cell phones, nuclear fallout or helicopters. Just farm living. And only crops are involved. Not even a smart pig. "40 Acres" works as a minimalist thriller because everything is very simple. A family defends their land from the bad guys. There you go.

A simple premise with plenty of layers to chew on. Technology is useless, except for radios and guns. Seeds are gold because livestock is deadstock, or just disappeared stock. No stock. Farms are the new countries, barb-wire bordered and defended to the death.

The defenders here just happen to be of a mix of Native and Black North Americans, coexisting as a well-oiled military machine, thriving in a survivalist bootcamp scenario. Community, culture, education, loyalty, tradition, family, survival, greed, coming of age, life lessons, it is all here. Albeit a bit formulaic and predictable, the film is lively enough to pull the scenario off.

"40 Acres" is a very good-looking film, brimming with excellent performances, that never strays far from the action. The secret to succeeding in this genre: never slow down so the audience can question the sketchy logic. Go go go!

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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!

Doesn't give apocalypse nor scifi. Acting was amateur. The violence was accurate, the deuss ex machina scene was not believable. We didn't care enough for the characters from their poor development. Would not recommend not cause acting was laughable nor for the underwhelming climax of it all, but because loosely connected stories coupled by a deplorably written script gave a childish almost annoying vibe that makes a enjoyable movie going experience feel like torture . Had hopes by the rating of the film, so I had to leave a review to anyone thinking they might want to see this. DON'T. Your wasting your time.

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.

I didn't know what to expect when walking into this film. The reviews were a little mixed and there was not a lot of them. The very first seen of this movie hooked me in immediately and it continued to keep my interest the whole time. This has got to be one of the best thrillers I've ever seen. It was brutal in all the right ways The dialogue of the movie was for the most part really good. There was some minor scenes with humor, and when those scenes happened, it was actually funny. I give this a 10 out of 10 though. Freekin awesome. Keep in mind this may not be for you if you have a weak stomach as there's ALOT of gore. It's not often I'd say that I'd go see a movie a 2nd time in theatres, but this is one of them I would definitely go see again.

Impeccable work. Emotionally, it transported me back to the haunting dread of The Road (re: cannibalism + post-apocalypse) and the sharp comedic timing in dark moments found in Nope. Yet, this film carved out its own space entirely-new, unexplored, and thematically bold. It felt both intentional and refreshingly original. The atmosphere lingered, and the direction was so self-assured. Every performance from the cast was fluid, raw, and incredibly natural. I was fully immersed from beginning to end. Absolutely LOVED it!!!!👏 The cast was phenomenal-each performance felt lived-in and deeply authentic. There was a rawness and vulnerability that pulled me in completely. No one overplayed their role; instead, they inhabited their characters with a quiet intensity that made every interaction feel real. The chemistry between them elevated the entire film, grounding even the most surreal moments in emotional truth. An exceptionally strong ensemble across the board.

Screen Unseen for June 16th was 40 Acres, and AMC advertised this film for Juneteenth. I was debating whether I wanted to see it or not, and then I received the open time frame to watch this movie.

The engagement was compelling enough to keep my attention. Still, my reason for engagement was trying to understand the world-building and consequential behaviors through the protagonist continued to be mind-blowing. In her motherly role, she should have soft elements, especially with the exposition of history in the flashback scenes. By the time we view the ending scenes, the emotional finale did not leave a heart-warming impact or a specific message of family.

So there's a plague that just kills every species of animal but not humans, and then there's a civil war that destroys all society and makes farmland the most valuable commodity.

That's just what you get from the opening crawl, but if you were hoping for the movie to start making sense after that you will be painfully disappointed.

Our heroes are a family on a farm. They grow corn and make short work of any fools who wander by and want to take it. The threat starts out small and grows. Will the family survive? Etc, I think we all get it. The movie works well enough when nobody is talking and blood is splattering on the walls. It completely falls apart when the viewer tries to pay attention to anything else.

Because what this movie really wants to be is a zombie movie. The zombies enslaved the African mom and stole the land from the native American dad. If you don't defend yourself they'll come back and take what's left. They'll kill your neighbors and if they get you they'll eat you.

They won't be smart though. Zombies aren't smart. And neither is this turkey.

I went to a mystery movie this evening. You pay admission and don't know what you are about to see. Tonight it was 40 Acres and since all animals are extinct in this movie there was no mule..... The hunt for food is real here, and if you have it, you have to guard it, and when anyone comes for it, you blast the life right out of them. It is about survival. Ma is a Vet. She is angry. It is her word, and that is it. It is one of those movies that is shot in the dark. Someone, please turn on a light. A few flashbacks help to move the story along, but not enough. Guns, guns, guns. Stabbing, slicing, gutting, cannibalism, enough.

It is about a family coming together in the end but the road to get there is bloody and tiresome. Can someone please make a court room drama, a family drama, a mind thriller.

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.

40 Acres begins as a slow burn then ramps up into a thrill ride which forces you to sit up for the final act. Moody, atmospheric, rooted in a future reality that tests a family's resilience and preparation to the fullest. When the world is in shambles and looters are coming for what you've got, how will you survive? A brilliant debut from RT Thorne and co-writer Glen Taylor. Danielle Deadwyler's performance as the badass matriarch is hard boiled and incredible. The entire "40 Acres" cast is outstanding including up and coming talents Kataem O'Connor, Leenah Robinson and Milcania Diaz-Rojas. Worth the watch in theatres.

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!! This movie will blow you away with its soulful, heartfelt, and super witty storyline. The directing, acting, and cinematography, EVERY SINGLE ELEMENT was absolutely phenomenal. The way the post-apocalyptic world is explored taps into our deepest fears and pushes the limits of human resilience. It reminds you of what's truly primal. You're constantly putting yourself in the characters' shoes, questioning what you would do. It's thought-provoking, emotionally charged, and unforgettable. I laughed, cried, panicked - all the feelings were felt. 10/10. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Danielle, once again, nails a fantastic portrayal of a young matriarch protecting her family and friends. There's a few surprise characters I didn't expect to meet, but were welcome editions. The villains werent predictable at all. The emotional beats are absolutely wonderful. Love the family bond between found family and blood relatives. The violence and fears were relatable and realistic. The opening scene is everything and should've been the highlight of the trailer. Great ending as well. Is it slow at some points? Yes. Are the teens reckless and annoying, yes and yes. Is it worth it? Yes! If you have the opportunity to watch this in theaters, pls go.

This was so fun, from the acting, directing and down to the cinematography. I couldn't take my eyes off it. I highly recommend you watch especially in theatres. Watching with a crowd the energy was amazing. It was truly hilarious sharing the jump-scares and laughing together and especially at the touching moments. To be honest me and my friends were clutching hands for a good portion of the film. 40 Acres was tense but it was also so satisfying. I haven't seen a film this fun in a while so it definitely might be due for a rewatch soon. This film taught me its time to water my plants... cause you never know! You just might need those survival skills soon.

From the action-packed scenes, to the rich cultural history and amazing performances from the cast, this film is an absolute must-watch! I was anticipating this film and it exceeded my expectations; with its approach to the cinematography, world building and straight up kick-a** action scenes. THIS is cinema.

Films like these are important, they bring back the excitement in going to watch a movie in the theatre again. It didn't try to be something its not, nothing felt forced--it had the right amount of dialogue, action, beats to build tension, and brought the audience on a roller coaster ride of fear, hope, thrill, sadness and angst. Watch this film!

So suspenseful, I was on the edge of my seat at every moment! It opens with a bang and builds tension throughout, and by the end, you will be thoroughly satisfied. The crowd was so fun to watch this with; we were all screaming and laughing at the same time. I loved the concept of the film, and it got me thinking about survival and food insecurity. One thing that I left the moving knowing is that community and family are paramount. This will definitely be a rewatch soon, just to catch the little details I missed when I was distracted by the thrills and to see the phenomenal action and performances again.