Director: David Robert Mitchell
Genre: Adventure/
Action
Runtime: 99
minutes
Year:
2026
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery
Description: The Platt family bands together to navigate their new
surroundings after a cosmic event transports their neighborhood to someplace
unknown.
Review: In this adventure film, directed by David Robert Mitchell, the Platt
family suddenly finds themselves in an unimaginable situation. It is the 1980s
when a mysterious cosmic storm literally rips their American suburb from the
ground an transports it to an unknown, prehistoric location.
Mitchell is best known for
the indie horror film “It Follow”, but he proves with “The End of Oak Street”
that a summer blockbuster budget can be perfectly combined with an original,
fresh concept. Forget the CGI-heavy formulas; this film opts for a delightfully
nostalgic, no-nonsense approach of the “Jurassic Park” films, with an 80’s and
90s vibe.
The film’s greatest strength
is the chemistry within the family. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor deliver
rock-solid performances as concerned yet determined parents. Despite the absurd
premise, they give the film a believable and authentic emotional core.
Visually, fantastic choices
were made. Instead of fast-paced, chaotic action montages, they opt for
impressive, sweeping shots in broad daylight. And despite the PG13/ 12+ rating,
they don’t shy away from a few delightfully unsettling, intense moments.
If you want a scientific
explanation though, for what is happening, you may be left somewhat
unsatisfied.
It’s one of the most
enjoyable and original films I have seen this year.
Rating: 4/ 5
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