SynopsisFollowing the closure of a gypsum mine in the Nevada town she calls home, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road in this “exquisite film” (Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal). Exploring an unconventional life as a modern-day nomad, Fern discovers a resilience and resourcefulness unlike any she’s known before. Along the way, she meets other nomads who become mentors in the vast landscape of the American West. From Searchlight Pictures, written for the screen and directed by Chloé Zhao, based on the book by Jessica Bruder, the film also stars David Strathairn and features real-life nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells.Bonus (Only on Blu-ray disc)• The Forgotten America • Telluride Premiere Q&A • Deleted Scenes
L**T
A good watch.
Really wanted to see this. Wasn't dissapointed but italso wasn't what I expected either. After watching 3 billboards I saw the same actress was in this too. It was mostly unscripted but natural. Looking into the lives of travelling people. A good watch.
D**G
Truly inspiring and beautiful
This has fast become my joint-favourite film alongside my longtime favourite, The Way. It's beautifully made with incredible scenery and music which is both haunting and hopeful at the same time.The acting is phenomenal, many characters are played by themselves so there's a rare authenticity to the whole film. And of course the ever-awesome Frances McD!I read the book first, which was excellent, and although the film does have some threads which are not in the book, it's easy to see that they were introduced in order to tell the huge story of people's journeys to becoming nomads.Loved everything about this incredibly moving film. Thank you for making it!
A**N
Nomaland
Good watch and speedy delivery, will definitely purchase from again soon, A ++++ seller
R**E
A Very Well-Earned Oscar.
This film is about a middle aged lady who loses everything, so she buys a van and lives on the road. There's no plot, no goodies and baddies, no denouement. The film is solely about how she copes with life on the road, and the people she meets. It is presented with such sympathy and warmth that it is a very moving film.
A**R
Not recommended
Sadly, not a film I enjoyed. A bit too American and didn’t really get it. Classic Oscar material.
S**Y
The film embraces the mood of the Book.
Having found the book extremely captivating, informative, sad, happy and revealing I had to try the film. I was not disappointed. Frances McDomand takes my breath away in her ability to breath life and reality into every role she plays. Her stunning ability and the wonderful cast of many of the ‘true Nomad’ cast have moved me to tears. I am so interested to learn more and bought a map book of the USA so I could explore and landmark the areas involved, but more, to just get my head around the nation of the USA. It’s a frightening place for this Brit to comprehend, Nomadland reinforced that view but also revealed the resilience of those who are subject to its unfair and marvellous expanse. Community is all and I hope that the communities that nurture and support their tribes, continue and provide hope to the onlookers who feel powerless to help the incredible injustice of the $ obsessed society.
L**T
Top movie brilliant all round
This is a top movie with a brilliant performance from Frances McDormand. The cinematography is outstanding America looks very beautiful in this movie. Without plot spoilers its more of a mood piece not too many villains or disturbing scenes just illustrates an alternative way of life that I will probably never be brave enough to take on. Its a lovely film and I can see why it got all the awards in 2021. I highly recommend this film its amazing. You'll love it
A**R
Niche but relatively well executed.
It explores loneliness and a sense of remoteness as the protagonist navigates the roads and carvan sites of the US through annual cycles. Pacing is slow but consistent. Not a feel good movie or anything overly depthful but worth watching if you want a very unadulterated take on isolation and nomadic survival in forsaken beautiful environments as far removed from modern civilisation as the protagonist can achieve.
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