Testament
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Testament 1983

★★★★

Watched 07 Nov 2022

Really enjoyed this. It's a very tenderly directed apocalypse film that I've rarely heard anyone talk about, and is nearly 40 years old. Told from the perspective of a mother keeping a journal after a catastrophic nuclear attack in the USA, it is absolutely devastating in parts as we are with a family dealing with the aftermath of the fallout and the horrors it brings.

Directed by Lynne Littman, who brings a feminist touch to the film it has early performances from Rebecca de Mornay, Kevin Costner and the score is composed by James Horner. Jayne Alexander's central performance is outstanding, and was rightly recognised at the time. The film feels like it influenced later apocalypse films most notably 'The Road'.

Highly recommended for those who enjoy the sub genre of Apocalypse films.

8.3/10

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