Review of Into the Forest

While many reviews under this movie are negative, I actually enjoyed this viewing experience. The two lead actresses, Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood, portray two sisters trying to survive and adapt in an apocalyptic rural America. Both of these actresses provide touching and dedicated performances. After Eva's rape, Wood gives a very raw performance as she tries to cope with the trauma. Both Page and Wood also have good chemistry with each other. They give a believable sisterly bond. I must admit that this movie was a slow burn and had some pacing issues. Personally, I enjoy a slow burn. However, some of the events in this movie have an odd range from being slow paced to fast paced. Some of the writing in this movie is also odd. I understand that this movie is based off of a book, so the movie must have tried the best it could to give justice to the book. However, in an apocalyptic world, I did not expect the lead's father to die from an accidental chainsaw wound to the leg. I found that anticlimactic considering this is such a huge turning point for the sisters. Overall, I enjoyed this movie. I found myself wanting the best for the two sisters. I admit that this movie had flaws and it wasn't the best movie to come from A24, but this is not a bad movie.