First Reformed

  • Theatrical - Limited 2018-05-18
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Ethan Hawke plays Ernst Toller, a man of God who is dealing with the loss of his son who dies in Iraq. He is then plunged deeper into despair and doubt when he’s asked by a woman, Mary (Amanda Seyfried), to help her husband, Michael (Philip Ettinger), who is a radical environmentalist.

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Review: First Reformed

PLOT: A reverend (Ethan Hawke) suffering a crisis of faith, becomes involved with a young couple, both of whom are environmental activists, and open his eyes to issues that soon lead him astray. REVIEW: You really never know, do you?...

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