Take Shelter (2011)

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

As Good As It Gets

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Didn't know what to expect from the odd synopsis but decided to take a chance, turned out I should instead have taken shelter from this drizzle. Looking back at some of the 'promo' type reviews that give a false hope of gaining any 'entertainment' value from this 'sleeper' (and sleep-it-did-induce) all these reviews end up by suggesting, that perhaps some folk are quite easily pleased. There are just too many overlong, simple scenes, that are padded out maddeningly to breaking point - suggesting the script may have initially been intended for an hour TV show. There were some moments when it looked like becoming a reasonably decent study of the onset of mental illness (with even a long family history put forth) but this goes nowhere - even the addition of a deaf child in the family looks like adding a touch of curious interest but, after endlessly super-slow situations have been dragged out before us - all we are offered in the finish is a foolish end-of-the-world-dream cop out. Don't waste your valuable time on simple writing that doesn't seem to know what genre it wants to be or have the clarity to deliver its message concisely.Some good performances, with stylish images, are again wasted in another Sundance disappointment.

This movie was a boring one, despite the fact that it was well done. The action moves at a snail pace and it involves very bland characters, and if it wasn't for the deaf daughter would have been even worse. The movie is not saved despite its decent acting, very good cinematography and a good dose of realism. As an art flick it may have pleased some but personally I found it extremely unsatisfying and I only watched it to the end because I was curios how will happen, which in one word would be: disappointing. It made me strongly feel that I wasted 2 hours of my time. I would admit, though, that I don't seek for art in a movie, I seek entertainment, excitement, an original idea, some remarkable achievements. Nothing of such and when it comes to the idea, to me it seemed and redoux and modern version of Noah story. I was fooled into watching by the praise ad overrating of this movie.

Driven by exceptional performance from Michael Shannon and ably supported by Jessica Chastain....this is a psychological thriller but at its heart its a character study which is only possible because of the subtle direction of Jeff Nichols.Its a slow burner...but by every minute that goes...we are still undecided regarding the sanity of the lead character...thats what keeps us hooked until the very end....and coming to the ending...boy..what an ending it is...the conclusion is satisfying for everyone...and one can look at it in two ways..sorry no spoilers...Background score thats perfect elevates the movie further....In my opinion, any movie that leaves you speechless during the movie...and makes you start thinking about it and discuss it after the credits roll...is a movie well made...and ultimately that is what we are after " A CONNECT" with the movie...MUST WATCH...

"he starts building an elaborate and expensive storm shelter in their backyard".sensationalizing the story with this line. the storm shelter was neither elaborate nor that expensive. He bought a shipping container to extend the existing storm shelter, I was expecting something more. The ending was a let down, I could not tell if it was a dream or real. It should have ended with his vindication by having he and his family leaving the shelter only to find devastation around them. a good movie just the same