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The plotline of "ornithologist fights poacher for the survival of plume birds" may not rustle your feathers, but this film is definitely worth viewing if you have any interest at all in what Florida looked like before it became a concrete jungle filled with sunburned retirees. The footage of the Everglades, the people and critters therein, and the efforts to conquer the Floridian wilderness are presented well, albeit in a somewhat clunky story. You could almost turn off the volume, fix a mojito, throw on some tunes and watch this as a vintage travelog, but you would miss out on some interesting characters.

Walden is a dark comedy that has a couple of outstanding performances and a fun, mysterious plot. Describing this as a killer/horror film is wrong, despite the fact that it has many killings in it. It's more accurately described as a dark comedy, along the lines of Blood Simple, though not nearly as cohesive or well done. The multiple storylines are the weakest aspect. Though all are interesting, two peter out completely, and others appear to be red herrings. I actually felt bad for several of actors in minor roles,especially the 2nd cop who just stands by looking pretty. But Hirsch's performance is so fun and absolutely brilliant! Newcomer Luke Davis is also a highlight. I wish Walden could be edited and redone, because then it'd be the movie it could be. But I recommend it for the fun of watching the character Walden go about his life.