Movie #2112 "Nomadland" (Hulu) there isn't much of a story here ---- more like "one day in the life of" a nomad in the western part of the U.S. It does get across quite successfully what all that entails --- working at an Amazon plant during the holidays, sorting huge amounts of potatoes, working at fast food joints, dealing with the extremes of weather, socializing with other nomads you meet from one place to another, fixing up your van to make it your home, making connections with people but then having to move on, etc. This movie has gotten best picture awards at the Golden Globes and at the Critics' Choice ceremony, and that's nice, but it isn't near as good as other films that have garnered that award in the past. It didn't wow this viewer ---- it was borderline documentary, which isn't saying that it is bad, but there's usually more of a storyline in a feature film. The visuals are stunning, Frances McDormand is sensational, as always (and so is David Strathairn, and his parts with her are the best in the film to me), and it is a fine film, but best film this year? We'll see! But it could be a way for a female director to get the best picture nod this year! I give it a 4 out of 5. One added bonus - some people in the film are playing themselves, esp. the guru guy for this lifestyle --- and his short discussions and speech in the film are very powerful.
"NOMADLAND" 1 hour, 47 mins rated R 2021
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