1. oliver1h

   9

   A very important movie about the financial problems of our days (not just in America, but also in Europe). It is also a movie about the importance of family (the only shelter that can protect you). Brilliant performances from all cast members. Highly recommended.… Expand

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2. Pinto-Vegas

   8

   A la manière d'un M. Night Shyamalan des grands jours, Nichols joue avec nos peurs les plus profondes, sacrifiant tout artifice visuel au bénénéfice d'une famille simple, avec ses problèmes et ses moments de bonheur, au bord de la rupture. Si la léthargie des personnages peut faire bailler, le suspense ainsi que le magnifique orage qui sert de toile de fond au scénario devraient vous scotcher jusqu'au bout. Michael Shannon est un très grand, il est plus que temps d'ouvrir les yeux sur son indéniable talent. Hypnotique et fascinant, du pur cinéma … Expand

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3. FDT44

   7

   Perhaps too drowsy in pace for some, "Take Shelter" is not easy to enjoy; it's a ponderously, slow simmer that yearns for one's admiration, while never losing the viewer's interest. The film echoes a sense of dread and anxiety, channeling Shannon's dark, slightly unhinged, sullen aura, his trademark loomy stature and coarse features; he brings to life a "Curtis" character who is so malleable in his purpose, that no one can tell what's to happen next. Moreover, it feels as if what the audience is seeing has much more depth, as if another layer of subtext is just waiting to show itself. Nichols paints a portrait that is both astounding and riveting to hold on to, grimmacing and shuddering uneasily with anticipation and pent-up apprehension, driven by self-discovery, and down-right frightening in the most eerie of feelings. Although it is Shannon that reels in arguably the best performance of his career, more than worthy of an Oscar nomination, Chastain is incidentally moving, though mostly captured in her spot-lighted contemplation and worry. Notwithstanding near impeccable casting, editing, musical accompaniment, and cinematography, not all will appreciate "Take Shelter" due to its slothlike pace, frustratingly ambiguous, conflicting religious and metaphysical themes and interpretations, and its crazed, schizophrenic sequences. Pack plenty of whitey-tighties, because this one's a nightmare.… Expand

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4. CitizenCharlie

   4

   Curtis (Michael Shannon) is having bad dreams. Bad dreams are a bit low key to accurately describe what he dreams at night; absolute night terrors works better. He dreams his faithful dog suddenly attacks him and takes a chunk out of his arm and later he dreams his best buddy stabs him with a pickax. There is no warning these events would ever occur in reality, but for some reason, Curtisâ… Expand

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