When people start randomly turning into animals, a father and son must keep a secret from a small town.
Firstly this is one of the best opening scenes to a movie I've seen in a while. It sets up the whole premise while circumnavigating your expectations.
It's not a superhero movie but it definitely has the feel of the earlier X-men films. Focusing on teens transitioning into adults/ mutants/ animals.
I doubt The Animal Kingdom had the budget of a Marvel movie but the action is used sparingly and to great effect. Unlike most comic book movies it feels grounded in reality, which makes it even more shocking when a new beast appears.
The relationship between father and son is believable and you want the best for both of them.
Overall, a great coming of age film with a fantasy twist.
If you're new to the 1 inch barrier, than this is a great way to induct yourself into the world of foreign film.
The Animal Kingdom is screening at the French Film Festival now.
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