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Badland (2007)
Director: Francesco Lucente
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From Time Out New York
A recently discharged veteran of the Iraq War (Draven) commits a shocking crime and goes on the run with his young daughter (Fulton) in this bare-bones drama set in the vast bleakness of the Great Plains. Badland deserves credit for facing up to some of the hidden consequences of a war fought under false pretenses. But too many scenes are undercut by erratic execution, and the movie’s rawness never quite translates into authenticity. Long, nihilistic and exceedingly hard to take, Badland can at least be said to have the courage of its convictions.Author: Joshua Land
Time Out New York Issue 635: November 29–December 5, 2007
Cast & crew
Director: Francesco Lucente
Cast: Jamie Draven, Grace Fulton, Vinessa Shaw, Joe Morton full cast
Rated: R
Duration: 160 mins
US Release: Nov 30 2007
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