Hoard 

critic Reviews

, 94% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • Finding treasure in others' trash, Hoard is a beautifully acted and sweetly humanist debut for writer-director Luna Carmoon.
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    Christina NewlandiNews.co.uk
    Spit-soaked and admirably weird though it is, Hoard just doesn’t quite build to saying anything about its own grossness.
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    Amy NicholsonFilmWeek (LAist)
    Stylish, unusual, and challenging.
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    Jeannette CatsoulisNew York Times
    “Hoard” is never a drag. The insolence of the filmmaking and the artlessness of the leads energize a plot of stunning recklessness and unexpected humor.
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    Alexandra Heller-NicholasAWFJ.org
    Luna Carmoon is such a unique, strong filmmaker and Hoard feels like it is just a small peek into the kinds of stories she is capable of sharing with us – all, no doubt, just as special, just as singular, and just as magical.

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    Mark KermodeKermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)
    There is real beauty amid all the rubbish, and the dirt, and the saliva...
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    Linda MarricThe Sun (UK)
    Director Luna Carmoon draws from her own experiences of growing up in 1980s London, to tell this captivating account about overcoming loss and childhood trauma.
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    Daniela UrzolaCaimán Cuadernos de Cine
    Although there are script decisions that aren't fully understood, Hoard is at least an original film, which explores recurring themes in cinema from a different point of view, with truly exceptional performances.[Full review in Spanish]
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    Sebastian Zavala KahnVentana Indiscreta
    The film presents an unusual and emotionally powerful narrative about toxic relationships. It is an original proposal that offers a profound reflection on the impact of memories and maternal love in extreme conditions. Full review in Spanish.
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    Marya E. GatesCool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)
    This is fearless, personal filmmaking and absolutely worth seeking out.
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    Sean BoelmanFandomWire
    Although the movie itself has its ups and downs and is arguably too long, Hoard is a promising directorial debut for filmmaker Luna Carmoon.
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