Release: Who Do You Trust When the World is at War?

 

Who Do You Trust When the World is at War?

Genre: Drama

Director: Meirad Tako

Writer: Meirad Tako

Producer: Wes Anderson

Cast: Dafne Keen, Louis Partridge, Daniel Bruhl

Budget: $21,000,000

Domestic Box Office: $5,989,296

Foreign Box Office: $12,230,048

Total Profit: -$24,038,888

Reaction: As Meirad Tako's fifth directorial effort, it lands right in the middle with the third highest box office of the bunch. None have managed to turn a profit yet though.

"The characters are not  always very likable, the story meanders at times with a lack of urgency, and the setting felt a bit too on the nose at times. But all that said, I still found myself thoroughly engrossed by the world writer/director Meirad Tako created here." - Gordon Sheffield, London Times

"Is this Meirad’s best solo film? Quite possibly. Although I did not agree with every action and line throughout the film, I found it difficult to look away from the screen. I felt a sense of Malick in the filmmaker’s intent, whether it was purposeful or not, I felt it present. The trio of actors absolutely blew me away in this film, and I will be rooting for them come awards time. While predictable, it was a great film." - Terry Setev, The Bateau Gazette

"Exhibiting his development as a director, Meirad Tako once again offers a poignant yet harsh depiction of the persistent and inevitable aftermath of conflict. Despite the skillful direction, the narrative seems to takes its time to reach a point. Dafne Keen emerges as a bright star in this bleak narrative, demonstrating her capability to be the backbone of a film. Nevertheless, the involvement of Wes Anderson as a producer seems to clash with the movie's thematic undertones." - Ayan Goldman, The Commercial Appeal

Rated R for violence and thematic material