Islander (film) explained

Islander
Director:Ian McCrudden
Producer:Thomas Hildreth
Forrest Murray
Starring:Thomas Hildreth
Amy Jo Johnson
Mark Kiely
Larry Pine
James Parks
Ron Canada
Judy Prescott
Philip Baker Hall
Music:Billy Mallery
Cinematography:Dan Coplan
Editing:Marc Jozefowicz
Distributor:Down East Films
Runtime:103 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Islander is a 2006 American drama film directed by Ian McCrudden and starring Thomas Hildreth, Amy Jo Johnson, Mark Kiely, Larry Pine, James Parks, Ron Canada, Judy Prescott and Philip Baker Hall.[1]

Plot

Maine lobsterman Eben Cole discharges his weapon in the direction of another fishing vessel. As a result, a deckhand on the other vessel is thrown overboard and drowns. Cole goes to prison and loses his family, friends and stature in his island fishing community. He returns to the island an outcast but determined to win back the way of life he fought so hard to protect. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Maine coast, Islander captures the grit and integrity of this hard working community and celebrates man's unerring need for redemption.

Cast

Release

The film premiered at the LA Film Festival on June 25, 2006.

Reception

The film has an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on eight reviews.[2]

Justin Chang of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Without spelling itself out too emphatically, pic movingly acknowledges the redeeming bonds of friendship within an enclosed community, as well as the importance of making peace with one’s decisions and moving on."[3]

Wesley Morris of The Boston Globe also gave the film a positive review and wrote, "It's a small, plaintive, modestly made film about how one bad decision can wreck a life."[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Gilsdorf. Ethan. Filmmaker explores belonging, loss in 'Islander'. March 4, 2007. The Boston Globe. March 26, 2022.
  2. Web site: Islander. Rotten Tomatoes. March 26, 2022.
  3. Chang. Justin. Islander. June 28, 2006. Variety. March 26, 2022.
  4. News: Morris. Wesley. Small 'Islander' has a big heart. March 9, 2007. The Boston Globe. March 26, 2022.
  5. News: The Boston Globe. A heartfelt slice of Maine life. April 4, 2007. The Denver Post. March 26, 2022.