In Our Nature

A Weekend Of Conversation And Catharsis: Four Likable Actors Shine In This Quiet Character Piece
If you watch indie films with any frequency, there really isn't much that is revelatory about the set-up of "In Our Nature." This is one of those small films that sets a handful of characters down in an isolated setting so that they may discuss relationships and mend perceived injustices. The central pair in writer/director Brian Savelson's piece are an alienated father and son. Each is accompanied by a significant other, and the quartet meet accidentally at the family's lakeside cabin. These intimate films can sometimes feel like a staged play, as is the case here, and may not be for every taste. But I found "In Our Nature" quite charming and surprisingly restrained. In the hands of a capable and likable cast, small verbal exchanges can highlight a lifetime of dysfunction and misunderstanding. Not all is doom and gloom, though, as much humor is peppered throughout. Not much happens from an actual plotting standpoint, but the characters make strides (both big and little) to...

Destined to become a cult classic
This is just a fantastic movie. It's intelligent, thoughtful, well-written, and beautifully filmed. John Slattery, Gabrielle Union, and Jenna Malone all give exceptional performances. If you're looking for a movie full of violence and car chases, this isn't for you - but if you're looking for an insightful meditation on family, home, and growing up, you can't do better than In Our Nature. It's destined to become a cult classic, I'm sure of it.

have no idea why I bothered
draggy, amateurish, formulaic, vaguely embarrassing. not worth a look or a thought in my personal opinion. you have been warned

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