GOD’S CREATURES

Review: Set in a fishing village in Donegal, a mother struggles between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of what is right and wrong. She gives a false alibi to protect her son which rips apart their family and close-knit community.
Directors: Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer
Actors: Sean T. O Meallaigh, Brendan McCormack, Emily Watson, Steve Gunn, Marion O’Dwyer, Aisling Franciosi, Leah Minto, John Burke, Lalor Roddy, Toni O’Rourke, Isabelle Connolly and Paul Mescal
Year: 2022
Genre: Drama, Mystery and Thriller
Conclusion: 3/5
This is the sort of film where you can breathe in the atmosphere. I love the music by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans. I thought all the performances were great and it is always a joy to see Emily Watson and Paul Mescal. As much as I loved this film I didn’t find it original. This isn’t a perfect film although I did find it to be a very powerful on many levels. This is a film about secrets and lies. I enjoyed seeing Donegal as it is always one place I have spent many holidays there!