I found this movie very interesting. I was in awe of Michael Shannon. Curtis seemed to me to be the typical emotionally-closed off man that cared about his family. Like him, I kept wondering if he was developing schizophrenia, or if his dreams were premonitions. His dreams varied so much though that you almost disregard his initial dream where some sort of gas is falling from the sky. I was convinced he may have been developing schizophrenia and I kept wanting him to tell his wife. Jessica Chastain is fantastic in this film, as well as, hauntingly amazing in Curtis' dream. When finally Curtis told her, and it seemed like he was seeking help, I wanted to see more done about it. I'm still questioning the ending of the film. If Curtis' initial dream was in fact a premonition, and the gas storm is real, then were all his other dreams part of the disease, or are they premonitions of more bad things to come? A strong film, a very deep film, slow pacing, beautiful shots...and I just want more concrete details.
Review of Take Shelter
