1922

2017

Action / Crime / Drama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 92% · 49 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 57% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.2/10 10 71368 71.4K

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Plot summary

A simple yet proud rancher conspires to murder his wife for financial gain, convincing his teenage son to participate.


Uploaded by: FREEMAN
January 24, 2018 at 07:48 PM

Director

Top cast

Neal McDonough as Harlan Cotterie
Thomas Jane as Wilfred James
Molly Parker as Arlette James
Brian d'Arcy James as Sheriff Jones
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1 hr 42 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by CountJonnie 7 / 10

The diversity of Thomas Jane

Those who know Stephen King, know that horror is only a small part of his writing. The most part is description of characters, relations and development. In this movie adaptation Thomas Jane is a father who convinces his son to help him murder his wife, to save their life and land. Only to discover that this takes a toll on their life, which will slowly crumble down and eat him from the inside.

Thomas Jane works in his 3rd Stephen King adaptation and after a number of movies he turns out to be a very compelling and convincing actor. All the so called action, happens in the beginning, after which it is up to Jane to showcase his ability to perform despair, fear, loss of hope and regret. In such a way, that with only a hint of horror, the movie keeps you on the edge. The fact that you know how it ends, doesn't matter. This only gives more power to the sense of an inevitable downfall.

A decent story, with good cinematography, great acting and a creepy atmosphere thanks to the brilliant music, makes this a must watch for all fans who can appreciate drama in thrillers.

Reviewed by classicsoncall 8 / 10

"And I believe there's another man inside of every man."

Adapted from a Stephen King novella and presented as a Netflix original film, I think the movie stacks up favorably against some of the larger studio offerings like "The Shining" and "Stand by Me". In fact, when I enter the title into a list of Stephen King based movies I've reviewed, it comes in right behind the 2017 remake of "It", which seems to be quite a favorable placement among King adaptations, certainly a lot better than a picture like "Riding the Bullet", or "Children of the Corn". Speaking of which, one of the main thematic elements of this film corresponds to that latter picture, with acres and acres of lush, green corn fields set as a backdrop to the story of a farmer intent on adding his wife's inheritance to an already sizable farm.

All of which made it a little difficult for this viewer to wrap my head around, as this was originally a one family farm of eighty acres and worked only by Wilfred James (Thomas Jane) and his fourteen year old son Henry (Dylan Schmid). When wife Arlette's (Molly Parker) father dies, she's left with a one hundred acre inheritance which 'Wilf' fully intends to add to his own acreage. Prior to large scale mechanization, I have no idea how Wilf was going to make a go of it, but for the sake of the story I guess one has to take it on faith.

As it is though, Arlette sees her windfall as an opportunity to sell out to a large local combine and make a life for herself and her family in a city like Omaha or St. Louis. However her idea about opening a dress shop is met with stiff resistance by her husband, and quite coincidentally, her own son, who has a local sweetheart. When Wilf finally realizes that his wife is firm, he sets in motion a ghastly plan to murder her with his son as an accomplice.

Though the film enters horror territory with the murder of Arlette, there appears to be a distinct departure from some of King's other works. In this one, it's not so much the return of Arlette's ghost that provides the scary elements, as the psychological trauma Wilfred experiences over the guilt of his crime. Not only does he experience the loss of his wife, but the son and eventual heir who he loves, runs off with his pregnant girlfriend, and turns to a life of crime to try and provide for them in a time and place devoid of employment opportunities. When news of their death reaches Wilf via his deceased wife's voice from the grave, he suffers an emotional breakdown heralded by the return of all three 'ghosts'.

With Netflix, I find that they bring a real professionalism to the films made for their platform. Cinematography, effects and performers compare favorably to larger studios with bigger budgets, and for that they are to be commended. This latest entry serves as a good example, and for Stephen King fans, I think the project here is a good one for followers to get a sampling of.

Reviewed by Platypuschow 7 / 10

1922: An unexpected gem

Despite Stephen King being one of my favorite authors I have to admit I'd never even heard of 1922 let alone read it.

I tend to enjoy Stephen King adaptations, they're not all flawless but many have been outstanding and therefore I do tend to seek them out.

1922 is one of two Stephen King Adaptations released by Netflix in the same year beside the disapointing Geralds Game. It stars Thomas Jane & Neal McDonough set in *Drumroll* 1922. It tells the story of a farmer who with the aid of his 14yr old son decides to kill off his wife to maintain the life he is acustomed to and for financial security.

The movie is dark, gritty and sombre as you would imagine and Jane may well be at a career best here.

If you're expecting horror you will find very little, that simply isn't what 1922 is. If it had to be compared to anything I'd say Edgar Alan Poe's a Telltale Heart would be a good fit.

It doesn't make for the easiest viewing and has elements from Of Mice & Men (That she tell you all you need to know) but regardless it is a powerful piece that managed to entertain even despite my initial concerns.

The Good:

Thomas Jane is excellent

Great narration

Looks fantastic

The Bad:

Not for animal lovers

Difficult viewing

Questionable pacing

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

Not that I thought about it at all but he made some weird choices in covering up the murder *Ahem* not that I in anyway put deep thought into getting away with murder

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