Holler

IFC Films | Release Date: June 11, 2021

5.7	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Ratings

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UncleWillardJun 22, 2021

It just reminds me of Hillbilly Elegy in that I don't find it compelling. What year is this supposed to take place? I find it hard to believe that a young, capable girl in high school, who is getting good grades, couldn't find a myriad ofIt just reminds me of Hillbilly Elegy in that I don't find it compelling. What year is this supposed to take place? I find it hard to believe that a young, capable girl in high school, who is getting good grades, couldn't find a myriad of ways to pay for school. I mean, okay, maybe you're not going to an Ivy League University (unless you're some sort of prodigy and get a scholarship), but going to Ohio State or a satellite, or even community college, is not beyond her reach. That blows the premise for me, in what is a bleak and not compelling narrative. There's no need to commit felonies to go to college. That's a ridiculous premise. Outside of that, everything else was competent and I really like Jessica Barden (for her turn in The End of the **** World mostly). Couldn't save this boring movie.… Expand

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WondersWaitingJun 17, 2021

Stunning in its superlative acting, immersive storyline and impressive 16mm cinematography, a must-see film for all the right reasons.

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Brent_MarchantJan 29, 2022

Making a film with familiar subject matter and circumstances only works when the narrative includes characters who credibly fit the scenario. Unfortunately, that's the downfall of writer-director Nicole Riegel's meandering debut feature aboutMaking a film with familiar subject matter and circumstances only works when the narrative includes characters who credibly fit the scenario. Unfortunately, that's the downfall of writer-director Nicole Riegel's meandering debut feature about an intelligent but rough-hewn high school senior who takes up rogue scrap metal pilfering as a means to earn money to attend college and thereby extract herself from the small Ohio Rustbelt town where she grew up (and would not have much of a future). Despite a seemingly plausible story line, many of the specific events that it incorporates are a stretch, often going underdeveloped or wholly unresolved. That's especially true of incidents involving the spitfire protagonist, most of which seem to mistakenly rely on her gritty-edged personality as the rationale for their inclusion, regardless of whether or not they're believable or effectively brought to conclusion. The casting is somewhat questionable, too, particularly the selection of a 28-year-old actress to play an 18-year-old character, a flawed choice that not even makeup and costuming can effectively conceal. While the film does feature some superb cinematography and a realistic production design, those attributes are hard-pressed to make up for the other shortcomings. Perhaps much of this can be chalked up to this being the filmmaker's first full-length outing (let's hope so).… Expand

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