- Michael Shannon starred in all three films directed by Jeff Nichols before 2013, " Shotgun Stories ", " Take Shelter " and the film.
- Nichols has been conceiving this story since 2000 when he was a student. He drew inspiration from Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and personal experience. He said in an interview that his first heartbreak was when he was fourteen or five years old, a year or two older than the protagonist in the film.
- The "Made" in the film was tailor-made for Matthew McConaughey, and Nichols decided that he would play this role after watching " Broadchurch ". But in 2011, Chris Pine was once expected to play Madder.
- Academy Award for Best Actress Reese Witherspoon plays Juniper in the film. She doesn't have too many roles. She and director Nichols belong to the same agency, which facilitated this collaboration.
- When looking for child actors, the crew specifically asked the boys to be able to engage in activities that Southern boys often play, such as boating and mountain biking. In the end, Jacob Loveland, a 15-year-old boy from Yell County, Arkanson, stood out from the 2,000 boys and was appointed as the main character Neckbone.
- The story takes place in Arkansas, the hometown of director Nichols, but he grew up in the suburbs of Little Rock rather than in the country.
- The film was shot from September to November in 2011, and it took 8 weeks in total. The crew employed more than 400 local extras, making it almost the largest film ever shot in Arkanson history.
Take Shelter behind the scenes gags
2021-12-18 08:01
Extended Reading
-
Katherine 2022-04-21 09:02:22
Psychological disaster dramas really need strong performances to support. 2012 is coming, and everyone is showing off their doomsday complex.
-
Julia 2021-12-18 08:01:08
Mental illness is like driving in a dark night without street lights. You don't know what will happen next moment. All you have is anxiety. If only the performance of "anxiety" is the standard, the movie can get five stars
-
Curtis: [ranting angrily at a roomful of neighbors] Sleep well in your beds. 'Cause if this thing comes true, there ain't gonna be any more.
-
Curtis: [talking about Hanna, their deaf daughter] I still take off my boots not to wake her.
Samantha: [whispering] I still whisper.