Explosions are brutally killing people and the wide camera angle shots show intense battles between the soldiers and Masada.ĭespite all the good parts of the film, it does have its downfalls. The echoing sounds of the gunshots increases the tension. The attack on Kershaw Farm is definitely one of the best parts of the movie. The tension and suspense is electric and the viewer is on the edge of their seat. When the vehicles blow up, the sound is muted and we can only hear a quiet buzzing sound.

Another key part of the movie is is where the members of Masada are raiding Kershaw Farm. The overhead camera shots, when Danny is sprinting after the monstrous ACP is impressive cinematography as we can see the remains of Skipley over crowding him as he runs. The scene where Danny’s dad gets taken by the soldiers is gripping. A few scenes in particular are very effective. After teaming up with old Branwell, they join a group called Masada, who rebel and tackle the dangers ahead: ‘Purples’, old school bullies-turned-soldiers, and the immense battle to take Kershaw Farm.Ībrams has deployed outstanding special effects, creepily deserted scenery and intense camera shots. His little brother Ben is making life difficult because Danny has to step up to the role of a parent and make sure he is kept safe. With his family falling apart, Danny meets a girl he likes called Kim, who doesn’t seem to want his help. Life is pretty normal before a nuclear bomb hits a small town called Skipley, along with most other urban centres across the world. Starring Asa Butterfield as the everyman hero Danny, Daisy Ridley as his close friend and Andy Serkis as the wise, old Branwell, in this new world, no one is safe.

Abrams (who directed Star Wars: The Force Awakens ) has taken the novel by Robert Swindells and re-imagined it so it is an unforgettable cinematic experience.

This apocalyptic movie is set in northern England, which makes it even more thrilling because it feels somehow closer to home. The latest movie from Director J.J Abrams is the closest you ever want to get to nuclear war. In preparation for this article, Year Eight students reimagined Robert Swindells’ novel Brother in the Land as a film…

Brother in the land by robert swindells