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26 user reviews

7.5/10

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A tender performance by Benicio Del Toro, Halle Berry was real and lovely and far from perfect which made her character so rich. A beautiful painful story of loss and addiction and the painful process of bereavement. I've seen a couple of other films by Director Susan Bier and this one really touched me. I see that others have a few problems with the story and melodrama, but anyone who has ever lost someone be it through a death or divorce knows it is an internal melodrama and moving through all the stages of mourning isn't a quick and easy fix. I really can't find fault with this film other than wishing certain events had turned out differently, but then that would be like a childs idealized dream.
9/10
2.23.2008 - aurora800@ - age: 26-35
19 reviews - click to viewPost a Reply
 
 
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I'm sorry this movie was just too depressing... I thought that Halle Berry and Deltoro would get married in the end!!! But NO... the movie has to be all depressing... I'm sorry I hate movies without a satisfying ending!!!
4/10
11.12.2007 - carrie_loves_cats@ - age: 13-17
15 reviews - click to viewPost a Reply
 
 
Great acting, very dark movie not to be missed.
8/10
10.31.2007 - holloway@ - age: 50+
5 reviews - click to viewPost a Reply
 
 
Too long, too slow, too many flashbacks.
6/10
10.31.2007 - forced2be@ - age: 36-49
21 reviews - click to viewPost a Reply
 
 
This movie is uninteresting and does not elicit any emotion. I was waiting for the plot to develop, however it did not amount to anything and left me wondering where it was headed. The simple message the movie was trying to convey does not warrant 2 hours of impotent conversation. Don't waste your money, even on the DVD.
3/10
10.29.2007 - tamara,der-ohanian@ - age: 36-49
2 reviews - click to viewPost a Reply
 
 
Benicio Del Toro has tossed his hat in the ring for one of Hollywood's top awards next February. He and the sublime Halle Berry give soul to a film that could easily have sunk to the late night made-for-TV level.
7/10
10.29.2007 - m,j,brown@ - age: 50+
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Fantastic movie. First good movie Halle has been in since her last oscar win. Possible oscar winners for both leading actors?
9/10
10.26.2007 - marie1265@ - age: 18-25
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It was a very emotional story. I would not recommend this movie to someone who has recently lost a loved one, particularly their father.
9/10
10.26.2007 - sunflowerlj@ - age: 26-35
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An awesome movie! Benico Del Toro steals the show with his realistic performance of an addict. Halle Berry gives a credible performance. It kept me riveted for the entire time. Very touching and a realistic interpretation of the dread in life.
9/10
10.26.2007 - catcalca@ - age: 50+
7 reviews - click to viewPost a Reply
 
 
Well acted, had its moments, but sometimes just seemed slow & boring. The ending went over my head (have to watch it again) Some of the conversations seemed too dramatic & unrealistic (or do people really talk like that and I'm from another planet? ) Liked the eyes & time shift scenes. Glad I went on a cheap Tuesday showing. Enjoy the show!
6/10
10.25.2007 - jdjeff777@ - age: 36-49
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Yes, there is a link between bereaving your drugs and bereaving your loved one. Be prepared to cry and if you have unresolved issues concerning loses, be forewarned... Good movie, not a feel good yet not a feel bad either. You can wait for the DVD because a big screen wont make a big difference. Good acting by Benicio Del Toro.
8/10
10.25.2007 - black,jack@ - age: 50+
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The acting was amazing! Excellent movie!
8/10
10.25.2007 - pekeabo@ - age: 18-25
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I agree with other reviewers, it is a slow movie at times... but it is meant to be. It beautifully depicts human emotion amongst some difficult struggles. Benicio del Toro was amazing in this movie... it's a treat to see great acting. Bring Kleenex!
9/10
10.24.2007 - ilovetecuaco@ - age: 26-35
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It was slow and the story could have been better it did not hold my interest.
6/10
10.24.2007 - bindery@ - age: 50+
3 reviews - click to viewPost a Reply
 
 
Really good movie. Very dynamic relationships. Ladies, bring kleenex, you'll need them.
8/10
10.24.2007 - moonpocket@ - age: 26-35
9 reviews - click to viewPost a Reply
 
 
Well I guess I'm biased cuz I love Benicio! But no this really was a great movie. There was not a whole lot of chemistry between Halle and Ben but the movie was well written so it masked any shortcomings. Ben's portrayal of a recovering addict was raw and came across as very personal. You never feel as if he's acting... it's just him. Would watch it again in a heartbeat!
9/10
10.24.2007 - smileyjo38@ - age: 36-49
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It's very well-acted (except by Halle Berry I think) and nicely filmed (the director seems to have an obsession with eyeballs) and despite a few hiccups, it's a powerful movie on love, loss, addiction and recovery from all the things life can throw at you. However, I can't readily recommend this movie because of a few problems it has. First of all, although it tries to avoid being melodramatic, I think it fails on that level. I don't know what was worse, Halle Berry's acting or the screenwriting of her character. It just ruins so much of the movie and makes it into a soap opera. It's really tragic too because Del Toro is fantastic as it the entire supporting cast. Honestly, everything BUT the main character is fantastic. Movie is okay overall. Good but FAR from being great.
7/10
10.23.2007 - patrick,sullivan@ - age: 26-35
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Starts slow... stay with it.. very rewarding.
8/10
10.23.2007 - j2strat@ - age: 36-49
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Whats with all the eyeball shots. Pretty good movie but a little slow at times.
7/10
10.22.2007 - laurawproctor@
5 reviews - click to viewPost a Reply
 
 
Benicio del Toro was awesome. He conveyed intensity and depth without melodrama. Worth seeing for his performance alone.
9/10
10.22.2007 - c_lang@ - age: 50+
10 reviews - click to viewPost a Reply
 
 
True cinema. Great writing and directing with some of the best acting I have seen in a long time including Ducovny. I'll say it now: Benicio will get AT LEAST an Oscar nomination AND either a Oscar or at least a Golden Globe. Much of this film is worthy in this regard. The only kinda negative there is to say is that perhaps they should have chosen someone other than Halle Berry for the female lead; for her, it was too much Monster's Ball all over again - in the nicest way though.
9/10
10.22.2007 - jneedee@ - age: 26-35
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Very boring movie. I saw people sleeping. Good movie for an afternoon nap!!! Please don't waste your money on this one. Actors are trying too hard except the "neighbor" character. Unrealistic conversations.
1/10
10.22.2007 - majo,oski@ - age: 26-35
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I'll make it simple: 9.5 to Del Toro and Berry for the superb acting. 9.5 to Bier for the almost perfect direction. However, a sure 10 out 10 for the music, especially the timing; a 10 out of 10 for the story and an absolute 10 out of 10 for the close-up eye shots - perhaps a way the director trying to get inside our inner selves!! A serious multiple Oscars contender!!!
10/10
10.22.2007 - darkangel_1023@ - age: 26-35
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A very powerful movie. Acting was superb left me numb and in tears. It was one of the best films I have seen this year. Benicio Del Toro and Halle Berry gave outstanding performances. This movie should win many awards. Great ending!
9/10
10.21.2007 - bgluzman@ - age: 50+
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Worth seeing this movie for the Oscar worthy performance of Benicio del Toro who shows us acting at its best--
7/10
10.20.2007 - vblackie5@
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Benicio Del Toro was fantastic - he made his character highly believable without being overwrought. Very ubderstated and powerful performance. Overall, a very good movie that was both interesting and moving.
9/10
10.18.2007 - yosman2992@ - age: 50+
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