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This is a torpid, nonsensical film. The main character is an uninteresting incompetent bungler who was lucky enough to last seven years alone without being killed. He isn't a "survivalist". He has no defensive skills, leaves himself undefended (2 shells are nothing), never attempts to find or construct new weaponry or build any defences apart from cans on a string (7 years and he can't make a single spear or trap). He's only alive because he hides. There's hardly any dialogue; it's all about maudy looks and he has just one expression, the face of a frightened weasel. When they finally catch him for dinner it's a relief; at least he has a purpose.

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Aaron, where you watching the same movie?

This is a torid, sensual film. The main character is an interesting competent bugger who was lucky enough to last seven years with his brother without being killed. He's a "survivalist". He has defensive skills, leaves himself defended (2 shells are not the thing), attempts to find or construct new weaponry or build defences from cans on a string (7 years and he can make a single spear or set a bear trap). He's alive because he hides. There's dialogue, looks and he has this expression, the face of a frightened weasel. When they finally catch you for dinner it's a relief; at least you had a purpose.

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spoiler!

actually it was the girl, that turned out to be the survivalist. that was the "amazing" twist.

to me it was thrilling for the first half and then it slowly fell apart.

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The female and not the male had the survival skills.

Thats not a twist that'd expected these days in films.
All by the book

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I found it interesting enough to watch until the end. But he really hadn't thought things through, had he? The quasi army camp at the very end had it right: Set up shop in a wide open space so you can see what's coming. The man (I agree that he wasn't the survivalist; that was the girl in the end) assumed that because he was hidden, he'd never be found. Big mistake.

Why did no one even attempt a smile? They all three seemed to have lost the will to live, yet the the women rushed to help to keep him alive. Did they get a word of thanks? No!

Why did the first set of attackers simply give up trying to break open the hut? And then waste time and energy trashing the veg?

The trapped rabbit wasn't just food, but a sign that there is always hope if you wait long enough. Unfortunately, bunny came too late to the table to save the mother, who was still warm.

I'd like to see a Part II in which the girl's further existence is followed up. Could be good.

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Torpid - good description i would just say utter *beep*
If you were suicidal i think this one would put you over the edge or insomniac to sleep!

Yawnnnnnn
I was wishing it would be over soon 15 mins in!

Its uncle Frank Kirsty!
Its time to play!

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Agreed. Pointless and extremely boring.

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Completely agree ! What a bleak horrible little film !!!!

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I loved it, although I'm a fan of the genre to begin with.

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