a fantastic and at times disturbing movie. Australia's colonial past had a darker side which we must not ignore.
Man... This was heart-breaking, intense, emotional, brutal, and moving. Incredible film, incredible performances, especially by the lead actress, Aisling Franciosi. She nailed this role and she brings you into this story with such silent force, it's mind-blowing.
Dark, bleak and almost violent to a fault, The Nightingale will surely put off many viewers, but those who stick around will be treated to a bare faced flick about the futility of revenge, and the atrocities brought about by colonialism in early 19th century Tasmania.
Not for the faint of heart, and sometimes a little too on the nose with it’s messages, The Nightingale is a controversial ride for viewers who wish to test their shock-cinema mettle, but also for those who appreciate movies that tackle difficult, unresolved contemporary issues to muse on long after the runtime concludes.
Should watch it once, like Schindler's List.
I wanted so badly to see a female victim character who was strong enough to take one of the two paths of resistance—fight or forgive—but Clare has suffered too much psychological damage. Aisling does a marvelous job of portraying all the subtleties of her character as she wrestles with a desire for revenge, and woundedness which leaves her with barely enough strength to carry on.
I emphatically agree with others: bravíssimo for the film's treatment of racism. It is finely detailed from many viewpoints and in many aspects. This is one of the best presentations of racism I've ever seen, perhaps also helped by placing it in a setting far from my country (USA).
That was a decent film with a deep plot with some dark scenes and funny enough it had a hint of sense of humour blended in there with some of the lines but didn’t think much of the acting from the cast.
Good movie just it’s dark and sad
A powerful piece of filmmaking. Direction, acting, and storytelling are all very good, and the reminders about the white man's mistreatment of Black people and women are all very relevant.
A little bit tough to sit through the whole 2 hours of "The Nightingale" because of its repeated brutalities on screen.
It may not be the most creative screenplay but still grows on awful, raw, cruel beauty.
Also, I never really thought I could COMPLETELY HATE a Sam Claflin character (because it's Sam Claflin in all his charming self, afterall) but God... I hate him so fucking much. He's terrifying.
I like to believe that I have a high tolerance for violence and brutality in film. So when I heard the warnings about this film, i was inclined to believe people were being overdramatic. They were not. This was torturous to the soul to watch. This film seriously violated my psyche. And thats why I love this. I dont even like period pieces, and yet the historical context further bolstered what already would've been a heartbreaking and mesmerizing film.
This is a must see movie. However, like others have mentioned here, this movie contains gratuitous violence. Slasher movie level violence, along with colonial themes depicting crimes against First Nations people. Not for the faint-hearted.
A sad and all too real tale of suffering and the audacity of the White Man taking what isn’t his, and ploughing through lives like it’s nothing.
Also, an unlikely friendship, and song.
What an excellent film. Kept me captivated from the start to the very end. An amazing performance by Aisling Franciosi and think that’s the reason why for the first time in a while, I wasn’t distracted by my phone. A must watch
Trigger warning around 15/20 minutes up to about the 30 minute mark
Fantastic movie, but VERY disturbing scenes
Very dark but moving film visiting our colonial past. Great Australian movie proving that we have a wealth of talent here. Beautifully made; wonderfully acted.
Producer: Wow, I don't know... There's an awful lot of rape scenes in this movie.
Director: Don't worry, we're gonna break them up with lots of racism.
What a vile little film, and all the more so because it's fairly well made.
“Welcome to the world - full of misery from top to bottom.”
- Clare
Another reason why we need more women directors! From the “Babadook” to this. Cannot wait for Jennifer Kent’s next film. This was a crazy brutal thrill ride from start to finish.
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A bittersweet movie about revenge.
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What an emotionally powerful performance by the lead actress. I am completely blown away.