Land - Movie Reviews (2024)

Wright and Bichir’s compelling performances, as well as stunning cinematography by Bobby Bukowski, make Land a worthwhile journey from the numbness of loss to the joys of finding peace within.

Full Review | Feb 13, 2024

For director/star Wright this film could have been something significant if she didn’t place herself second to the land she was filming on.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Sep 17, 2023

Land is an outstanding feature directorial debut from Robin Wright, who also delivers one of my favorite performances of hers. An incredibly inspirational film that relies on its unforgettable visuals and an extremely engaging score.

Full Review | Original Score: A- | Jul 24, 2023

With Land, Robin Wright makes a noble attempt of presenting a sensible story about loss and endurance. Nevertheless, a weak script prevents it from happening.

Full Review | Original Score: C | Mar 15, 2023

Robin Wright’s directorial debut, Land, is an exercise in stoic ambivalence. The problem is her film tips its hand too early and often; leaving little for its audience to care about and hang onto through the picture.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Sep 11, 2022

Wright describes her film as being about “resilience in the face of adversity“. It’s also a delicate study on the crushing effects of unchecked grief and an examination of both physical and emotional isolation.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 17, 2022

Wright's talents as an actor far outweigh her abilities as a director.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/10 | Jun 5, 2022

The film is nothing to write home about... but the locations are magnificent, and Wright gives it her all, delivering a fine performance alongside her helming duties.

Full Review | Nov 5, 2021

A bland melodrama about a woman who isolates herself in the mountains of Wyoming to seek to survive a certain personal trauma. Impeccable landscape photography, good performances and a real waste of time.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/4 | Oct 26, 2021

The stunning cinematography of Land creates a contemplative space for this study in contrasts about people dealing with grief.

Full Review | Aug 27, 2021

For all the conviction provided by Wright, usually excellent, it locks us out, leaving the audience struggling to understand while the adventure flags and becomes repetitive

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 23, 2021

Wright is wonderful in the lead and good as a director, and the cinematography is exquisite.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 20, 2021

Land comes across in a more understated manner, partly because it ultimately deals with grief and forgiveness. Low key and heartfelt, Land proves fully grounded as a well-made, sensitive little film.

Full Review | Jul 16, 2021

Land is a measured film with a well-worn plot, and yet it still harbors some beautiful moments of mourning, crisis and uplift.

Full Review | Jun 24, 2021

I expected something interesting and artistic. I got something that looks nice but is utterly predictable.

Full Review | Jun 23, 2021

The result holds few narrative surprises, yet offers a quietly moving, solidly satisfying take on the rewards and challenges of going it alone.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 17, 2021

With a spectacular mountain setting and a committed central performance, this film remains watchable even if it's underpowered.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 11, 2021

Overall, Land is a solid and timely film. Celebrating themes of redemption and human resilience, it captures the essence of the moment with no frills or fanfare.

Full Review | Jun 8, 2021

An almost silent drama that opens with color and beauty as [Robin Wright's] character is able to open her eyes to her reality, to her chosen loneliness. [Full review in Spanish]

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jun 8, 2021

Drab, uninspired directorial debut doesn't offer anything in the way of excitement.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 8, 2021