Added to Crave on Friday, Mar 15, 2024 A young crew of environmental activists undertakes a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline, blending high-stakes heist elements with a profound examination of the climate crisis. The story navigates through their meticulous planning and execution, facing numerous challenges that test their resolve, ideologies, and unity. Through its ensemble cast, the movie delves into the complexities of radical activism, contrasting individual backgrounds and motives against the backdrop of a shared, urgent cause. It’s a narrative that oscillates between visceral and intellectual, occasionally sacrificing pace for depth, weaving in character backstories and philosophical debates that reflect on the historical and contemporary struggle against systemic injustices and environmental degradation. This cinematic journey is marked by moments of tension, mishaps, and the raw, idealized anger of youth against a societal structure they perceive as complicit in ecological destruction.
Length: 1h 43m
Genre: Thriller
This Title is: A mix of high-stakes action and deep thematic exploration
How to Blow Up a Pipeline is New on Crave in Canada!
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Cast
- Ariela Barer as Xochitl
- Kristine Froseth as Rowan
- Lukas Gage as Logan
- Forrest Goodluck as Michael
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R for language throughout and some drug use
Themes of environmental activism, violence, and some scenes of bomb-making and destruction
Trivia
- Principal photography took place in New Mexico, with key sequences in North Dakota on the reservation where actor Forrest Goodluck’s family lived.
- The movie utilized 16 mm film for daylight exterior scenes to enhance the cinematic feel.
- The explosion sequence combined practical effects with CGI, using a 150-foot structure made of industrial cardboard and wood.
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This film presents an electrifying narrative that masterfully combines the suspense of a heist thriller with the urgency of environmental activism. Its unique approach to storytelling captures the complex dynamics within a group of young activists, highlighting both their determination and the internal conflicts that arise. The ensemble cast delivers compelling performances, bringing depth and authenticity to their roles. While the movie’s pace occasionally slows to provide character background and philosophical musings, these moments enrich the overall experience, offering a thoughtful exploration of the motivations behind radical actions. The result is a movie that not only entertains but also provokes reflection on the climate crisis and the lengths individuals might go to make a statement against it.
Critic Scores
How to Blow Up a Pipeline has received a mixed positive review by the critics
