The Ornithologist

Strand Releasing | Release Date: June 23, 2017

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 18 Ratings

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whostosayJul 9, 2017

Granted the movie locals were visually stunning. But the storyline was ponderous, incongruous and often incomprehensible. And the occasional addition of religious imagery to suggest spiritual depth didn't begin to adequately fill in the gaps.

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bkenglandDec 27, 2017

Yes, the photography was good (although it's the locales largely to be credited for this), but the storyline, such as it is, is not at all compelling. You'll wait and wait, but nothing of substance happens, and the acting styles don't workYes, the photography was good (although it's the locales largely to be credited for this), but the storyline, such as it is, is not at all compelling. You'll wait and wait, but nothing of substance happens, and the acting styles don't work here either. Ahh, if only the professional reviewers had helped to direct me away from this one!… Expand

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BikerjamesJul 10, 2018

What a difficult movie to review. This movie is weird, and as the movie progresses it gets weirder and weirder. I don't profess to understanding the end of the movie at all. Still, I admit it was not only watchable but kind of mesmerizing.What a difficult movie to review. This movie is weird, and as the movie progresses it gets weirder and weirder. I don't profess to understanding the end of the movie at all. Still, I admit it was not only watchable but kind of mesmerizing. I guess the movie is based on the life of a Saint? Not sure. The film is very slow and methodical. Beautiful to look at. But it's not for everyone.… Expand

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