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Captain Fantastic Movie Review

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Review for the film " Captain Fantastic"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 1 Hour 58 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 08-07-2016

Genre: Drama

Similar To: His Three Daughters, Lonely Planet, Rez Ball, Happiness Is

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3.47 / 5.0

CAST & CREW

Viggo Mortensen

Kathryn Hahn

George Mackay

Steve Zahn

Frank Langella

Ann Dowd

Erin Moriarty

Missi Pyle

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Producer:

Lynette Howell Taylor

Shivani Rawat

Monica Levinson

Jamie Patricof

Music Director:

Alex Somers

Editor:

Joseph Krings

Director:

Matt Ross

Supporting Actress:

Erin Moriarty

Ann Dowd

Kathryn Hahn

Missi Pyle

Costume Designer:

Courtney Hoffman

Art Director:

Erick Donaldson

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Scott Larkin

Second Assistant Director:

Carlos A Montoya

Paul Dahlke

Karla Strum

Co-Producer:

Samantha Housman

Louise Runge

Crystal Powell

Director of Photography:

Stephane Fontaine

Executive Producer:

Nimitt Mankad

Declan Baldwin

Visual Effects Producer:

James Cotten

Angela Bowen

Casting Director:

Angelique Midthunder

Amey Rene Morris

Jeanne McCarthy

Still Photographer:

Erika Latta

Wilson Webb

Erik Simkins

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Rick Ash

Assistant Editor:

Eric Kench

Visual Effects Supervisor:

David Gaddie

Worth Bjorn Walters

Screenplay Writer:

Matt Ross

Script Supervisor:

Andy Spletzer

Gaffer:

Jeremy Mackie

Music Editor:

Jennifer Nash

Foley Artist:

Guy Francoeur

Production Designer:

Russell Barnes

Set Decorator:

Tania Kupczak

Susan Magestro

Casting Associate:

Leslie Woo

Jennifer Schwalenberg

Dylan Jury

Casting Assistant:

Megan Rosenfeld

Costume Assistant:

Brittnee Holmquist

Jenna Helfant

Shany Albalak

Location Manager:

Deborah Wakshull

Will Lummus

Erik Torrez

Dave Drummond

Makeup Artist:

Karen Romero

Sara Roybal

Karen McDonald

Akemi Hart

Hair Stylist:

Anne Mcgowan

Teri Ann Uccan

Betty Niecy Alexander Lawson

Geordie Sheffer

Special Effects Coordinator:

Ray Brown

Special Effects Technician:

Jordan Dibble

Stunt Coordinator:

Josh Kemble

Michael Hilow

Stunt Double:

Kevin Mangold

Luci Romberg

Digital Compositor:

Elias Saliba

Nick Crist

Set Dresser:

Brett Thomson

Dylan Kelling

Sound Mixer:

Kelsey Wood

Colorist:

Lee Hultman

Boom Operator:

Ian Bender

Dave Richards

Brett Becker

Vincent Gates

Sound Editor:

Christopher Battaglia

Lighting Technician:

Scotty Frazer

Production Supervisor:

David Melito

First Assistant Editor:

Robert Grigsby Wilson

Costume Supervisor:

Anastasia Magoutas

Post Production Facility:

Afterparty VFX

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Production Assistant:

Evan Woodard

Andy Mininger

Bryanna Jones

Zachary Bennett

Tony Straka

Brynne McKeen

Christopher Schaap

Daniel Moquin

Stephanie Kukuruza

Sarah Mummey

Jaime Roberts

Kendra Ann Sherrill

Keaton Slansky

Jennifer Pohle

Music Coordinator:

Chris Douridas

Supporting Actor:

Viggo Mortensen

George Mackay

Frank Langella

Steve Zahn

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Ashley Russell

Samantha Housman

Christina Stoltenberg

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A loner, who lives and raises his children away from the prying eyes of the human population in pure isolation, tries to reinvigorate into society life.

Plot: Ben Cash is one disappointed and defeated person. His wife suffers from bipolar disorder and is an institution for her treatment. They have six children who Ben wants to keep away from the chaotic, ungrateful, and selfish civilization. He raises his children single handed teaching them everything from quantum physics to literature, everything, in the forest of the Pacific Northwest. After some years, Ben comes to know that his wife, who was undergoing treatment for bipolar disorder, had committed suicide.

Ben decides that it is time for his children to accommodate themselves into the society where they actually belong and takes them on a road trip to Mexico for their mother’s funeral. Ben’s father in law is against him seeing his wife for the last time and also threatens to get him arrested. Though Ben reaches the funeral, but various incidents there force Ben to reconsider and ponder upon the upbringing and future of his children.

Analysis: Director Matt Ross brings about a movie where the unconventional ways of raising children is the main theme. Viggo Mortensen He is a talented actor, musician, photographer, pa >> Read More... steals the show and the film centers around a strong, independent father and his six children who create a charming family atmosphere away from the hustle bustle of materialistic urban life. ‘ Captain Fantastic Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ breaks from the conventional family ties and brings out the story of a father’s unending love and a husband’s devotion towards the last wish of his sick and dead wife. The theme that man can peacefully co-exist with nature is brought out.

Star Performances: Vingoo Mortensen is the star of the show, it can be said that this particular role of Ben Cash was framed for him and him alone. From being the strict adult to the extremely loving, and caring father, Vingoo portrays the stern and soft perfectly. The best part of the movie is probably Vingoo’s effort. The children, Nicholas Hamilton, Shree Crooks, Charlie Shotwell, Samantha Isler, Mackay, Annalise Basso, all put up a great show and deliver brilliant performances to show a charismatic family.

What’s There?

1. The screenplay and editing by the talented Stephane Fontaine, and Joseph King is commendable and add flavor to the film.

2. The director has done amazing work and apart from the research conducted has added his personal touch to the costumes, accents so that the movie is most realistic.

3. Two diverse ends of the spectrum are displayed by the main character, on one hand, is the caring, affectionate father who wants to protect his children from the prying eyes of the society, and on the other side, is the father who is guilty of keeping his children away from the privileges of their right and keeping them away from the society.

4. The script is beautifully framed and will keep the audience engaged.

What’s Not There? The music is not at all good, it gives a sour taste to an otherwise perfect movie. There are few strings left loose which create a little confusion in the story.

Verdict: ‘Captain Fantastic’ recognizes the unconventional methods of family ties. It shows that there is more to the world than just school and books. The audience should surely go for this movie and are sure to leave the theater with happy faces and a warm feeling in their hearts.