Gwen 2018 123movies

Watch: Gwen 2018 123movies, Full Movie Online – In the stark beauty of 19th Century Snowdonia a young girl tries desperately to hold her home together. Struggling with her mother’s mysterious illness, her father’s absence and a ruthless mining company encroaching on their land. A growing darkness begins to take grip of her home, and the suspicious local community turns on Gwen and her family..
Plot: A mysterious — and suspicious — run of ill fortune plagues a teenage girl and her mother and sister on their hillside farm in this folk story set in the dark hills of Wales during the industrial revolution.
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Ratings:

	6.0/10 Votes: 5,585
	71% | RottenTomatoes
	63/100 | MetaCritic
	N/A Votes: 47 Popularity: 3.799 | TMDB

Reviews:

A Truly Beautiful Piece Of Filmmaking… A Must Watch…
So this is a strange, dark, and brooding film. I admit I chose the film because of the blurb, once again. Luckily, this time it worked to my favour. The promotional text states this is a folktale set in Wales and for this, I picked it up. However, it’s not. I cannot see this story being passed down from generation to generation as there’s little morality within. There’s also little superstition which is also a major element to folktales.

I should have been upset as I chose this for my Friday Night is Fright Night viewing pleasure. As the story progressed and nothing supernatural happened, even though it is hinted at, I still couldn’t feel let down. This is due to one main fact. This is a good film.

It is a strong historical drama that exudes atmosphere, all of it dark. The director, William McGregor is a master at his art. I would gladly watch more by this man if they’re all this good. The only drawback is the story, written also by McGregor, which is basic, to say the least. However, that isn’t too big a hindrance as the direction and acting lift the film above the story.

McGregor uses his cast ascetically. For the most part, there’s very little dialogue the characters tell their story through their actions. You know the sisters are close and loving as they sleep in the same bed. The older one tickles and plays with the younger. When the family walk anywhere the two girls are side by side. You even know who the bad guys of the play are even though they seldom speak. In fact, it’s because McGregor records some of their speech in hushed tones, too quiet to make out, that your mind informs you they are up to no good. You also know that this small family isn’t completely trusted or thought of in high praise by the community from the furtive glances they receive. I think it’s because your mind engages to pick up these nuances that this film is so powerful.

All of this also adds to the oppressive atmosphere of the film. Even the slow pace of the film works to add an unease and an eerieness to the proceedings. Though the tempo of the film is slow it never feels sluggish. Truth be told, when the film ended I was surprised. I hadn’t even realised I’d been watching for an hour and a half. I wanted more. I wanted it to continue.

This is not only down to the wonderful direction of the film – the iconic shots, the use of light, the landscape, and the constant howling wind – but also with thanks to the great cast.

Maxine Peake is a wonderful actress and I will check out a film or a series should she be in the cast. Unfortunately, this included the dreadful Keeping Rosy, of which she was the strongest cast member – should’ve had this guy directing. However, she’s on top form as the stoic mother, Elen. This woman gives new meaning to strength. Being alone in the Welsh wilderness bringing up two girls and running a farm… her portrayal is worth watching this film for alone.

Though it’s Eleanor Worthington-Cox as the title role, Gwen, who shines the strongest. Life for a teenage girl was much different back then. Cox superbly embodies the strength required to survive in the dire conditions, as well as showing love and concern for her sister and mother, both of which are different. She also expresses the eagerness of youth. All of this is performed subtly and falls perfectly into the context of the movie.

I would highly recommend this picture to historical drama lovers and lovers of film alike. I would also say; if there are any filmmakers out there who want to know what atmosphere looks like, sounds like, tastes like, feels like, then watch this film. I am so glad I did.

Not What I Expected
I went in with the impression it was a horror film akin to “the Witch”… it is not. That’s not to say it’s a bad film but it just wasn’t what I expected.

There is no supernatural tormentor, no spooks, specters or ghosts. What haunts this poor family is far more sinister and real and it will not be for all tastes. This film is bleak and dour and while it’s well shot, competently acted and has great atmosphere, by the end I felt beat up, frustrated and heartbroken.

The family (a mother and two daughters) start out victims of circumstance as the husband is killed during war and their crops fail. Then they are victim to the local robber-baron’s ruthlessness and greed as he first tried to buy their land out from under them, and then hires henchmen to murder them and burn the homestead to the ground. All this while the mother struggles against deteriorating mental health, leaving the adolescent daughter to try and care for her and her younger sister.

With the world seemingly set against them, the robber-baron has his way when he beats the mother and burns her along with their home, at least allowing her two daughters to escape into the night, fate unknown. There is no resolution, no happy ending and not much more to be said.

If you feel like you want to kill an evening and feel terrible afterwards, this film will do the trick.

Other Information:

Original Language en
Runtime 1 hr 24 min (84 min)
Budget 0
Revenue 0
Status Released
Rated Not Rated
Genre Drama, History, Horror
Director William McGregor
Writer William McGregor
Actors Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Jodie Innes, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Country United Kingdom
Awards 3 wins & 16 nominations
Production Company N/A
Website N/A

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Aspect Ratio 2.35 : 1
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