Film Review: “H is for Hawk”

Foy is strong in this undemanding tale of nature and grief

Helen (Claire Foy) and Mabel (hawk) look for a good place to hunt in ‘H is for Hawk.’

Like many stories about how an animal changes a grieving character’s life, even as recently as last year’s The Friend, H is for Hawk pointedly hits the expected emotional beats. Unlike these stories, however, H is for Hawk lacks the playful human and animal opposition-turned-camaraderie dynamic that pushes similar narratives forward. A solid but slightly exoteric drama with beautiful photography and strong performances, H is for Hawk still struggles to lift off from its slow pacing.  Continue reading “Film Review: “H is for Hawk””