Peacock (2010)

Surprisingly incoherent and boring

Such a frustrating disappointment

Let's be realistic.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

This Movie is about the Suffering of an Abused Child that Grows-Up Dazed and Confused. The Film also Suffers from Inattention on all Levels. Never Released, Ignored by Critics, and Misunderstood as a Horror-Show.Cillian Murphy in a Dual Role is Remarkable. A Good Supporting Cast lend Gravitas to the Proceedings. It is Underwritten, Underplayed, and Under-Appreciated as a Character Study. A Subtle Psychological Study of a Disturbed Individual whose Sequestered Mundane Life is Controlled by Two Competing Personalities.His Existence as a Dual Personality is Completely Unknown to the Small-Town-Folks in 1950's Rural America. Than His Life becomes Literally a Trainwreck and Things Spiral Out of Control. The Movie has many Strengths with an Ending that People Find Weak. Not So.Overall, it's Different, Quirky, On the Edge, and Brilliantly Handled. But in Doing so the Unassuming, Laid-Back Style of the Presentation Alienated Everyone from the Producers to the Viewing Audience. It's an Unforgettable Film that will Find a Cult Following and will be Applauded and Appreciated as Word Gets Out.

"Peacock" is a turmoil of a film. It is from 2010 and is currently available on NetFlix Instant Download Streaming. It is directed by Michael Lander. And it is written by Michael Lander and Ryan O Roy. It is a drama and an independent film that is deep in thought and content. The cast includes Cillian Murphy, Ellen Page, Susan Sarandan, Josh Lucas, Bill Pullman, Graham Beckel, Keith Carradine, Eden Boodnar,, Chris Carlson, Flynn Milligan, Virginia Newcomb, Jaimi Paige, Nathan Christopher, Richard Latch, Tate Hustedt, Tory Schaefer, Craig Michael, Scott Schulte, Peter Gregory Thoomson, Michael Rosner, Paul Cram, Erin Stover, Bethany Larson, Emily Dooley, John Paul Gamoke and Bridget de vos Vaudt. Peacock is the name of the very small town and the story is of a troubled young man who was abused at some time in his youth. The majority of the story revolves around his current disorganized state of mind. I gave it 5 stars. Dale Haufrect

I haven't seen this movie yet, but I know that it was filmed in Iowa. I am from Iowa born and raised and am glad to hear that it was filmed here. Apparently there is a part in the movie that states one of the character's was born in Ladora, crazily, that is where I am from. It has about three hundred people here in Iowa. Just wanted to share my excitement about that since most folks in Iowa don't even know of a place called Ladora. Essentially it is mind blowing to hear that you small hometown, that no one knows about is referenced somewhere in a movie. I am gratified to hear about this news, yet feel quite tickled to death. I hope that more movies are made in Iowa, it's a pleasure hosting them.

A brilliant movie like "Peacock" hardly gets a look-see while drek drowns our screens. Oh yes, that demographic thing of teenage pimply boys out to see the stickemups and blowemups rule the roost of the film industry.Cillian Murphy, an actor who never disappoints and Ellen Page of equal calibre give incredible performances in challenging roles.I've only seen it the once so far but I hear from other aficionados that it's worth a second and third look due to its subtleties which might be missed upon viewing first time around.Astonishing performance is the accolade I would offer Cillian's performance, worthy of an Oscar for all it brings to the role. And so believable.8 out of 10