Marking the directorial debut of R.T. Thorne, dystopian thriller 40 Acres is out in limited fashion this week. Danielle Deadwyler headlines with a supporting cast including Kataem O’Connor, Michael Greyeyes, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, and Leenah Robinson.
The first reviews popped up last fall when it screened at the Toronto Film Festival. It’s now up to 88% on Rotten Tomatoes on the eve of its debut with a 65 Metacritic. Unsurprisingly, many critics are praising Deadwyler’s work. In 2022 and 2024, she likely came close to Academy nods for Till and The Piano Lesson. Those roles were more awards friendly than Acres so I wouldn’t expect her to be in the conversation this time around. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…
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