The Great Darkened Days

January. 25,2019      
Rating:
6.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

While a world war rages, Philippe, a draft-dodger from Quebec, takes refuge in the American West, surviving by competing in Charlie Chaplin impersonation contests. As Philippe makes his long journey home, he encounters various characters under the sway of a destructive madness borne of the chaotic times. His voyage, both violent and fascinating, is a hallucinatory initiation to the darker side of the American dream.

Martin Dubreuil as  Philippe
Romain Duris as  Lester
Reda Kateb as  Hector
SoKo as  Rosie
Sarah Gadon as  Helen
Cody Fern as  Travelling Salesman
Buddy Duress as  Opponent

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Reviews

ShangLuda
2019/01/25

Admirable film.

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SpunkySelfTwitter
2019/01/26

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

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FuzzyTagz
2019/01/27

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

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Logan
2019/01/28

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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