I've REALLY enjoyed this movie & the stunning storyline (I confess that they could've worked in some aspects better, but overall it was great). I would like to point out that Dakota Fanning's performance was sensational,[spoiler] even, for the most part, relying solely on her facial and body expressions[/spoiler]. The film is heavy and will probably take your breath away, but it shows explicitly how the reproduction of what was written in the Bible can be manipulated and used so easily by men with intent to rebuke women. For me, Guy Pearce's character shouldn't be so privileged to appear prominently in posters and reviews. Dakota's character is the true star of this movie, which shows how a woman can be brave and strong to endure so much pain and suffering and still keep fighting - and this was beautifully reproduced by Fanning and Jones. I was also blown away by the cinematography & the structure it was decided to be presented the storyline. Simply well made.

This was vividly beautiful and at times brutal, while remaining true to its 'canonical' heritage. Performances were excellent esp. Guy Pierce and Dakota Fanning.
It begins like a historical drama about a family of new settlers struggling with their life in the colonial American West, then as it continues to unfold we realise the story is not all it seems, it is a visionary retelling of Genesis 3, original sin, and the purgatory nature of the life that followed. This was one of the best psychological thrillers in years, a fresh original screenplay and it's a raw perspective of the supposedly 'compassionate' Abrahamic God.

Savage and grim, and all the better for it. I read a review on the film which said "a film to be endured and not entertained by." Does every film need to be entertaining? Should there have been a musical number to bring levity to this harsh tale? No, of course not, and while this film doesn't entertain par se, it does provide a gripping story, in a land where good people are hard to come by.

What a vile little film! I'm aware that in the American Wild West men abused little girls, assaulted women, and raped their infant daughters but I don't want to participate in it for well over 2 hours.

I know this is supposed to be in the "old west", but there are some parts of the world where what happens in the film is very real and still exists. Which makes it more horrifying to watch.

Pierce and Fanning are great in their roles. The movie drags on a little too much, but the grim story of retribution is interesting enough.

4 good movie till 1:14 .. then is bullshit without no sense.. very sorry for movie idea but stupid

This movie was an unexpected gem. Dakota Fanning's performance was the best I have seen from her. I had not any idea of the plot or such when I saw it and it really blew me away the way it was not so much written as constructed. I'd avoid spoilers to get the most out of this one.

Superb acting and story telling! Some scenes were historically accurate in its brutality. Therefore, the horror rating! Dakota Fannings acting and the actress who plays her younger version along with the mother was so true to its time that you are deeply immersed in their journey. The style of story telling was an unexpected delight as well as expertly taking you along for the ride! Superb! Will see again and again!

Maybe it's due to the films structure, but i enjoyed this film a lot more the 2nd time watching it. So if you thought it was "meh" you might like giving it a second try.

Enjoyed this movie more than I expected in the beginning of it. Sure, I wanted to kill Guy Pierce myself before we were even half way through but the acting was suburb

Really enjoyed watching this movie. Overall, I do like thrillers above other genres. It wasn't thrilling that much, although I was never bored watching this movie, while it takes 2,5 hours to watch. While the story wasn't really clear in the beginning, you got to know more later on. Guess that is the reason the movie is in the genre 'Mystery'. Also, the English speaking Dutch had a really great 'Dutchy' accent :'). Good cinematograhpy, really good actors. 8 out of 10.

Well, this is the world we live in. There is no god that's coming to help you, there is no justice for all, it's just us.