To have the word “moves” in the title is a misnomer, because the one thing this film doesn’t do is move. This deliberately-paced drama features Jesse Eisenberg in almost every frame. He plays an organic farmer who sets out with Dakota Fanning and Peter Sarsgaard to blow up a damn in an act of eco terrorism. Their careful operation occupies the first half of the story, then the inevitable complications add to the impact. Eisenberg works against his usual fast-paced, neurotic delivery with this sullen, serious performance. While it’s mildly interesting, the low-key pace and quiet lack of energy make it an exercise in patience.
(3 / 5)