‘The Marsh King’s Daughter’: Survivalist Thriller Bogs Down

This story, about a marshland survivalist who comes after his daughter years later, had great potential but doesn’t pack enough of a punch.
‘The Marsh King’s Daughter’: Survivalist Thriller Bogs Down
Gil Birmingham and Daisy Ridley in "The Marsh King’s Daughter." Philippe Bossé/Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions
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Helena (Daisy Ridley), in "The Marsh King’s Daughter." (Philippe Bossé/Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions)
Helena (Daisy Ridley), in "The Marsh King’s Daughter." Philippe Bossé/Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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