Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.
6.7
/10
330 Ratings
NEW JERUSALEM
Synopsis
An Evangelical Christian and a vet returning from Afghanistan work together at a tire shop. With little to do during their empty days, they dance around their inner conflicts and cultural differences.
Synopsis
An Evangelical Christian and a vet returning from Afghanistan work together at a tire shop. With little to do during their empty days, they dance around their inner conflicts and cultural differences.
Our take
Will Oldham, the star of Old Joy and one of the indie sphere’s most underrated leading men, shines as the cocky, wounded heart of this American character study, which emerged at Rotterdam and SXSW. Directed by up-and-comer Rick Alverson, last seen with 2012’s The Comedy.