Eden
A family man, a hedonist, and a philosopher become neighbors on an uninhabited island. When things go bad, who comes out on top?
Ron Howard’s (inexplicably, to me) controversial movie, based on a true story, is basically Lord of the Flies with adults instead of children. A stellar cast including Jude Law, Ana de Armas, and Sydney Sweeney — yes, Sidney Sweeney — battle the elements and each other when, unlike the boys in Flies, they choose to escape 1931 Germany for new lives on a Galapagos island.
Apparently, Howard had trouble finding a distributor for his film, possibly because it’s quite the departure for the usually wholesome director. There is much sex and violence in the movie. But it’s never dull. Release: 2024 Grade: B+
Would I watch it again? It’s often unpleasant but, eventually, sure.
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