"I was very impressed with Hildreth’s acting... He has that rare gift of being still enough to communicate with the camera
and grand enough to send his life force out into the far reaches of his audience. I highly recommend this movie!"
Arleen Lorrance
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"Markedly superior to current Hollywood fare...
Beautifully cast and well-scripted... photography is...so breathtaking"
James Verniere, Boston Herald
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"Thomas Hildreth's... performance is strong, breathing life into this pivotal role"
Michael Brunk, Past The Popcorn
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"...original story... breathtaking cinematography...  infinite appeal... acting talent... there is plenty here to love"
WGBH's Greater Boston
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"...'Islander' is the very best I've seen."
Marty Meltz, Portland Press Herald
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"intelligent and compelling drama"
Kirk honeycutt at The Hollywood Reporter
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"deeply felt performance"
Justin Chang at Variety.com
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"every interaction is emotionally charged"
Brent simon at Now Playing Magazine
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" 'Islander' rises to that state where lovers of good movies like to dwell"
Joan Ellis's review at joanellis.com
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"powerfully portrays lobstermen and the fishing community of Vinalhaven"
Bly Lauritano-Werner at The Phoenix Movies
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"breathtaking cinematography... It may well become a home library classic"
Laurel Brauns at The Wire
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