Overview
- Searchlight Pictures’ biographical drama, directed by Mona Fastvold and co-written with Brady Corbet, centers on Ann Lee with Amanda Seyfried in the lead.
- The film condenses roughly four decades of Shaker history from England to the New World into just over two hours.
- RogerEbert.com praises the visuals and movement sequences choreographed by Celia Rowlson-Hall and calls Seyfried’s performance the film’s anchor.
- The same review faults the film for an overabundance of historical detail and a portrayal of Ann Lee that feels underdeveloped.
- Forbes reports the film plays only in select theaters this Christmas and notes Seyfried has a Best Actress Golden Globe nomination.