Film Review – Rams (2021)

“Rams” is a remake of a 2015 Icelandic film. It’s been reimaged for an Australian setting, and lengthened by writer Jules Duncan, who spends more time in the tale, which involves a disturbing development in a farming community that prides itself on a love of animals and the land. The Icelandic version was compelling, with a balanced examination of comedy and drama, playing up a central crisis of brotherly estrangement. The update pursues a community atmosphere, with director Jeremy Sims (“Last Cab to Darwin”) enjoying his time with a range of actors, occasionally slowing the feature down to detail ensemble interplay. “Rams” remains approachable despite a bleak premise, and it certainly helps to have Sam Neill and Michael Caton in the lead roles, giving the endeavor richly communicative performances with limited dialogue. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com