The Marsh King’s Daughter

The Marsh King’s Daughter

Helena, a woman living a seemingly ordinary life, hides a dark secret: her father is the infamous “Marsh King,” the man who kept her and her mother captive in the wilderness for years. After a lifetime of trying to escape her past, Helena is forced to face her demons when her father unexpectedly escapes from prison.

  • Released:
  • Runtime: 125 minutes
  • Genre: Drama, Thrillers
  • Stars: Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn, Brooklynn Prince, Garrett Hedlund, Gil Birmingham, Caren Pistorius, Joey Carson
  • Director: Neil Burger
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  • movieman6-413-929510 - 2 June 2024
    Drama thriller that is well portrayed with good acting, but has a predictable story.
    The Marsh King's Daughter Is a new drama thriller directed by Neil Burger, director of The Illusionist and Divergent.

    Helena (Daisy Ridley) grew up in the swamps of Michigan. Unbeknownst to her, her father Jacob (Ben Mendelsohn) has actually kidnapped her and her mother and hidden them from the rest of the world all this time. After Jacob was arrested for this, Helena now has to learn normal life.

    Now that Helena has mastered the normal way of life, she is married and has a daughter. When she hears that her father has escaped from prison, she fears that he will come for her and her family, taking them into the swamp. Helena must now use her father's old swamp training against him, in order to protect her family from him.

    This film is beautifully depicted and shows the swamp areas well. Unfortunately, the film's story remains more on a predictable side. This way you can roughly predict what will happen or where the story will go. As a result, the final film is unfortunately no longer as exciting and it can even seem a bit long-winded at times.

    Fortunately, the roles are played well by the cast members. Daisy Ridley comes across well as someone who was raised in the swamps. This makes her character somewhat like a fish out of water in modern society. Ben Mendelsohn also plays the villain well. Playing a villain is something he has done before and better in his acting career. Unfortunately, he brings little uniqueness to this role.

    The young cast members also deliver well-suited acting. Brooklynn Prince, plays the young Helena and comes across well as a younger person who was raised in the swamps. Joey Carson also plays Helena's daughter well, someone who was raised more feral in the swamps and now has to raise her daughter in a more normal urban way.
  • tpsimpleman - 8 March 2024
    The Marsh King's Daughter
    "The Marsh King's Daughter" is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Based on the novel by Karen Dionne, the movie tells the story of Helena, a woman who must confront her traumatic past when her father, a dangerous fugitive, escapes from prison. The film expertly weaves together elements of suspense, drama, and mystery, creating a tense and atmospheric experience for the audience. The performances are top-notch, with strong portrayals from the lead actors. Overall, "The Marsh King's Daughter" is a haunting and intense film that will leave viewers thinking long after the credits roll.