2017, drama
113 minutes
A pastor of a small church in upstate New York starts to spiral out of control after a soul-shaking encounter with an unstable environmental activist and his pregnant wife.
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10
2018-10-01
A stunning masterpiece about an overwhelming crisis of faith with a conclusion that quite literally includes a true Hail Mary-moment in all its unfathomable glory. Read more
9.1
2018-06-10
Undoubtedly a film whose intensity and psychological weight are palpable, unshakable entities. Read more
9.0
2019-01-30
Brooding in tone and sincerely acted, First Reformed succeeds on the strength of its complex theme, not only examining the hardships of faith but also alerting for the gradual decay of our planet. Read more
9.0
2018-02-14
The contemporary audience for Schrader's work may be a fraction of that of his '70s prime, but his words still affect us, perhaps now more than ever. As long as he keeps penning sermons, we'll keep listening. Read more
8.0
2018-07-17
A thought-provoking, engaging film that will challenge and shock cinema-goers, and Ethan Hawke brilliantly immerses us into Toller’s increasingly disturbed psyche. Read more
8.0
2018-06-07
Schrader’s film is a masterful character study that asks thoughtful questions about how our choices will be viewed in the eyes of God. Read more
8.0
2018-05-23
The escalating tension is phenomenal, guiding heavy lessons and postures, all led by quite possibly the best performance to date from Ethan Hawke. Read more
6.0
2018-12-16
It’s original, confounding, and profound, though it culminates in an ending capable of exasperating half of its viewers, while giving the other half a glimmer of hope. Read more
6.0
2018-06-04
The film descends into madness with Ethan Hawke’s performance at its core. Read more
7.0
2018-07-26
First Reformed verloopt als een trage fade to black. Read more
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