When it comes to a depiction of the end of the world, there’s a lot of competition for attention these days. Television is especially fond of doomsday experiences, using episodic storytelling to explore the pains of society as it deals with all sorts of survival challenges. “40 Acres” often feels like a series compacted into a feature film, as co-writer/director R.T. Thorne attempts to investigate the lives of his characters from different sides, chasing a few subplots and flashbacks. Thorne wants to create something a bit more meaningful with the movie, mostly saving beats of horror and action until the final act. It’s a laudable attempt to go a little deeper into characterization and mood, but “40 Acres” has plenty of pacing issues, as the helmer often mistakes stillness for suspense. What’s here is human and sensitive, but not always gripping, which is a strange feeling when the material focuses on the dismantling of world order. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com