Take Shelter(2011)

As usual, I would venture to say that The Academy Awards are a joke this year.  So many films are overlooked because they're either not mainstream enough or they don't fit the perfect genre mold of the awards show.  I would say that Take Shelter is certainly one of those films.  It's not quite mainstream and its style won't necessarily appeal to the masses, but if this reviewer was in charge of the Oscar's, it would receive the best picture award.

Curtis(Michael Shannon) begins to have dreams and visions of an apocalyptic storm.  He becomes obsessed with fixing up his back yard's storm shelter.  Curtis' ultimate decision is whether he needs to work toward protecting his family or seek help for himself.  The conclusion will stay in your head for days after.

As I said earlier, this should have at least been considered for the best picture nomination.  Also, Michael Shannon's performance is incredible and should receive some form of recognition.  The direction and everything else is nearly flawless.  Since this film got a limited release and hasn't had its arrival on DVD announced yet, I hope you can see it soon, it's fantastic!

10/10 stars.