Lambs of God

This is not cinema verite and does not pretend to be. It is a fable; a morality tale, wonderfully told. It will be uncomfortable for some people for different reasons. But the human characters and their interactions are very credible and there is therefore a deeper reality in the show - assisted by a great cast and wonderful sets.

Ann Dowd , who is fast becoming one of my favourite actresses, Essie Davis, Jessica Barden and Sam Reid really give it their all in this very strange ( but well written ) story . It has to be one of the best this year .

It's rare these days to come across a show or movie which is truly unexpected. The delight of this show is it's varied structure, and the tempo which twists and turns, plummets and crescendos. The pared back simplicity drew me in and kept me present in a way more slick productions lack these days. Thank you for this gem!

"Lambs of God" is an Australian Gothic drama about three nuns living in the ruins of an island monastery, cut off from and nonexistent to the world, until the Church decides to sell the property to build a luxury hotel. The young priest, Bishop's secretary, comes to scout the officially abandoned ruin, and the situation develops in, for both sides, completely unexpected direction.

The film combines drama, thriller and psychological horror, with a touch of fantasy and romance. The story is multi-layered and powerful, with just the right amount of mystery and plot twists. Beautiful photography and quality directing fall into the shadow of the fantastic acting of all four main actors, whose performances bring a captivating restlessness to the heart. I watched four hours in one breath, sitting on the edge of the chair quite a lot, and impressions after viewing will not soon fade.

9/10

At the time I started this series, I didn't expect it to turn out as interesting as it it. I totally recommend it to everyone. It's fast-paced, captivating, has a great plot, with a satisfying ending. I absolutely loved it and it's in my top 5 favorites now. More of this!