The Animal Kingdom

The final moment between Émile and François is the most powerful of the movie and the strongest appeal to the audience's emotions.
- Mary Kassel

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Translated from swedish: If one would rather continue to turn a blind eye to the uncomfortable and continue living in one's cognitive dissonance, it is still possible to appreciate the sci-fi thriller as a well-described coming of age and father-son relationship. "The Animal Kingdom" is a piece of innovative film magic that must be seen in the cinema.
- Peo Sandholm

Swedish: bio.nu »

Translated from swedish: Wonderful film about when mom mutates into a bear
- Malin Krutmeijer

Swedish: sydsvenskan.se »

Translated from swedish: The French mutant drama "The Animal Kingdom" is damn good-looking
- Fredrik Sahlin

Swedish: dn.se »

Translated from swedish: Thought-provoking, sets in motion feelings and reflections. A film that cannot really be placed in a category. It is a psychological thriller, a form of fantasy and at the same time a highly realistic depiction of human reactions to what is different. A unique, different story that is difficult to find any similar to compare with, and it is impossible to remain unaffected by it.
- Rosemari Södergren

Swedish: kulturbloggen.com »

Translated from swedish: Although much is impressive, the "The Animal Kingdom" never feels entirely unique. The concept is exciting, but the execution of the narrative is conventional, which gives an overall predictable feeling - and apart from François and Émile, the remaining characters are one-dimensional, as they fill out clichéd roles without any depth.
- Rikard Gunnarsson

Swedish: ng.se »

Translated from swedish: Towards the end, it feels as if director Thomas Cailley is preaching a bit too much on themes such as ecology and humanity's relationship with nature.
- Jan-Olov Andersson

Swedish: aftonbladet.se »

Translated from swedish: Despite the lack of special effects, the dystopia works beyond expectation, and both veteran Romain Duris and newcomer Paul Kircher deliver brilliant performances.
- Mats Johnson

Swedish: gp.se »

Translated from swedish: The premise is spectacular but this is primarily an incredibly well-acted father-son story. Romain Duris as the dad vibrates with worry, anger, and love for his son. And the 16-year-old Emile is puppy-like scared but also a moody, irritating, well-acted teenager played by Paul Kircher.
- Sofia Olsson

Swedish: svt.se »