Excellent performances all round in this fascinating piece, but most especially from the young performers playing the children of Viggo Mortensen's eccentric survivalist, Ben. The group make for endearing company as they trek back to civilisation to try and carry out Ben's late wife's last wishes. It's all shot beautifully, and director Matt Ross strikes an elegant balance between comedy and pathos. I can't help thinking, though, that a closer examination of the ethical issues at play might have made for a rather meatier watching experience.
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