A Field in England (2013) (original) (raw)
During the English Civil War, a group of deserters are captured by a mysterious alchemist named O'Neil, who forces them to search for a treasure that is believed to be hidden in a field. Feeding on the abundant mushrooms in the English countryside, they descend into psychological turmoil and begin to suspect that the treasure they have been seeking may be something else altogether.
During the English Civil War, a group of deserters are captured by a mysterious alchemist named O'Neil, who forces them to search for a treasure that is believed to be hidden in a field. Feeding on the abundant mushrooms in the English countryside, they descend into psychological turmoil and begin to suspect that the treasure they have been seeking may be something else altogether. (less)
Director: Ben Wheatley
Writers: Amy Jump, Ben Wheatley
Starring: Julian Barratt, Michael Smiley, Reece Shearsmith, Peter Ferdinando, Ryan Pope, Richard Glover
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Review by Brian Orndorf, September 26, 2013
5 / 10
Reviewed at Fantastic Fest 2013 It�s become clear that director Ben Wheatley is only interested in making pictures for his own pleasure. It�s a noble creative quest, joining a few other helmers who�ve eschewed audience acceptance to forge their own cinematic interests, and the distance suits Wheatley. After the darkly comic delights and a rare turn of accessibility with �Sightseers,� the helmer returns to the abstract, unexplained, and interpretational impulses of his earlier work, including �Down Terrace� and �Kill List.� �A Field in England� features top-shelf tech credits and lively p ...read more...
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