Anne Hathaway Battles Dinosaurs in David Robert Mitchell's 'The End of Oak Street'

Anne Hathaway stars in 'The End of Oak Street,' a suburban thriller directed by David Robert Mitchell, known for 'It Follows' and 'Under the Silver Lake.' The film is set in 1982 Michigan, where Hathaway's character, Denise Platt, a wife, mother, and aspiring writer, faces marital dissatisfaction with her husband Greg (Ewan McGregor). The neighborhood is mysteriously transported back to the age of dinosaurs, forcing Denise to fight off prehistoric creatures. The film pays homage to Steven Spielberg's early works, including 'Jaws,' 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' and 'E.T.,' while also referencing Hitchcock's 'The Birds.' Mitchell's direction blends nostalgia with his signature theme of alienation, creating a unique but tonally uneven experience. The cast includes Maisy Stella and Christian Convery as the Platt children, with Jordan Alexa Davis as a neighbor. The film's cinematography by Mike Gioulakis and score by Michael Giacchino contribute to its Spielbergian feel. The movie has been noted for its fast pacing, running just over 100 minutes, and its blend of horror, humor, and family drama.