Directed by: Ramin Bahrani
Written by: Ramin Bahrani, Amir Naderi, & Bahareh Azimi
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon, & Laura Dern
What a fantastic independent film! I have nothing but praise for the realistic nature that this film is comprised of.
99 Homes stars Garfield as Dennis Nash, a single father and unemployed construction worker. He lives with his mother (Dern), a freelance hair dresser, and both of them together can barely pay the rent. In fact, they can't and therefore get evicted by Rick Carver (Shannon). Rejection after rejection, Nash takes a job from Carver and becomes a handyman and then eventually starts evicting people from their homes. He made a deal with the devil, but will he be able to get out of it or turn into one himself?
BAM! Great summary right? Just kidding, but that is the premise of the film. I did not think Garfield would be believable as a single father considering how young he is, but somehow it worked and he was phenomenal.
The reason for my adoration of the film is because I loved the reality. The evictions that were taking place occurred with all types of people, and it was edited in such a montage way, that the tension built up where eventually the audience that I was a part of could not take it anymore. You heard sniffles, some curse words whispered, it was amazing. My mouth was literally open through some of the scenes I was so shocked. But this is probably the actual process of what's it is like to work for the devil and evict people. It's crazy.
I suggest every single person see this film if possible. It isn't one to miss especially with the recent housing crisis. Let me know what you think in the comments. 5 popcorns!
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