A Field in England

Name: A Field in England
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller, Horror
Released: February 7, 2014
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 73
Cast: Julian Barratt, Michael Smiley, Peter Ferdinando, Reece Shearsmith, Richard Glover

2014

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Drafthouse Films | Release Date: February 7, 2014 | Not Rated

Starring: Julian Barratt, Michael Smiley, Peter Ferdinando, Reece Shearsmith, Richard Glover, Ryan Pope

Summary: During the Civil War in 17th-Century England, a small group of deserters flee from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by an alchemist (Michael Smiley), who forces the group to aid him in his search to find a hidden treasure that he believes is buried in the field. Crossing a vast mushroom circle, which providesDuring the Civil War in 17th-Century England, a small group of deserters flee from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by an alchemist (Michael Smiley), who forces the group to aid him in his search to find a hidden treasure that he believes is buried in the field. Crossing a vast mushroom circle, which provides their first meal, the group quickly descend into a chaos of arguments, fighting and paranoia, and, as it becomes clear that the treasure might be something other than gold, they slowly become victim to the terrifying energies trapped inside the field.… Expand

Director: Ben Wheatley

Genre(s): Drama, History, Thriller, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 90 min

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The Telegraph Robbie Collin

Jul 5, 2013

Wheatley’s extraordinary film shakes you back and forth with a rare ferocity, but the net result is stillness. Read full review

Alan Scherstuhl

Feb 4, 2014

It's sweaty, disorienting, thrilling. Rarely has a narrative feature so marvelously integrated a sequence of experimental filmmaking, and that sequence alone guarantees A Field in England should thrive on the midnight circuit. Read full review

The Playlist Jessica Kiang

Jul 8, 2013

The film is the most formally experimental, and probably the least approachable, of the director's titles to date. But it's further proof of Wheatley's singular sensibilities as a filmmaker. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Jul 5, 2013

Wheatley's new film is grisly and visceral, an occult, monochrome-psychedelic breakdown taking place somewhere in the West Country during the civil war. Read full review

David Lee Dallas

Feb 3, 2014

Ben Wheatley's film is a reckless combination of period piece, war drama, broad comedy, psychedelic fever dream, and occult horror-scape. Read full review

Andy Webster

Feb 6, 2014

The actors are uniformly impressive, and Mr. Wheatley’s longtime cinematographer, Laurie Rose, shooting in black and white, combines stunning pastoral compositions with bursts of graphic violence punctuated by blazing flintlocks. Read full review

Mike Scott

Feb 20, 2014

What he ends up with is a film that boasts undeniably intriguing parts, but that -- unless you've just eaten some magic mushrooms of your own -- just doesn't gel as a whole, unified moviegoing experience. Read full review

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TheZeroPercent

Feb 7, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this movie was in color it would be better. If the budget had of allowed for some more special effects ( not cgi necessarily but like at least ONE supernatural/psychedelic experience). Showing 'something' in the hole woulda been fun and then a clearer ending.… Expand

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 26, 2021

This is a slow paced and rather dialogue heavy film - it certainly has an arty 'feel' to it but I thought it was quite interesting, with some decent characterisation and it is somewhat thought provoking. The desolation of the setting is well put across and the fact its in black and whiteThis is a slow paced and rather dialogue heavy film - it certainly has an arty 'feel' to it but I thought it was quite interesting, with some decent characterisation and it is somewhat thought provoking. The desolation of the setting is well put across and the fact its in black and white helps with this. I thought it was interesting that Whitehead (one of the main characters) was somewhat hesitant to follow the new orders he was given - his apprehension felt somehow admirable. I liked the use of doom laden music and I'd advise that the last quarter of this film is particularly surreal/'trippy' - indeed it features strobing effects, which are mentioned in a text warning before the film starts, so be aware of that if you suffer from the relevant form of epilepsy or similar, as you may be best avoiding this film.

This certainly isn't an all action war based film but it is certainly a worthwhile watch regardless, just don't expect too much to happen too quickly.… Expand

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