Movie Review: Genius through modesty in ‘How I Live Now’

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(Photo: Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures)
<p>Saoirse Ronan in “How I Live Now”, a Magnolia Pictures release. </p>

It looks like Daisy has been sent to England as punishment, because while the cousins are playful and independent and comfortable with things like dirt and waterfalls, Daisy wears a pound of makeup, dresses like she’s never been outdoors in her life, and carries a load of resentment. Other things are off from the start.