This intriguing take on the alien invasion genre flips the usual oversized-spaceships/machines tropes and instead posits a microscopic parasitic incursion and its impact on a particular family, as the estranged ex-soldier father takes his young sons on an impromptu road trip to save them. As the film develops and increasing paranoia sets in, the film starts to go in interesting directions and no-one (including the viewer) quite knows what is true and who to believe. The relationship between the father and his two boys (aided with two excellent child performances) is played out with touching sincerity and credibility. In the lead role, Riz Ahmed once again inhabits his character completely and is compelling to watch in this low-key but interesting and thoughtful mood piece.
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