Breaking the Waves
Adrian Rawlins, Emily Watson, Jean-Marc Barr
The revolutionary Dogma 95 school of filmmaking washed up on American shores with this intense European drama starring Emily Watson as Bess, a naīve Scotswoman who's convinced that God will heal her p...( read more
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DVD Released: July 26, 2005
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January 7, 2009Although the cover of the dvd looks like something Richard Gere may star in, make no mistake...Lars von Trier has made a great film with stunning performances and dramatic intensity. In addition to its' message about sacrificial love, Breaking the Waves reveals the contrast betwe... ...( read more )
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November 6, 2008The Von Trier way of film making is always fascinating, usually not only due to the stories he has to tell but also the way he tells them. Breaking the Waves is simple compared to his other works (Dogville, Dancer in the Dark) but all the better for it. Watson plays a highly reli... ...( read more )
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October 4, 2008I don't really feel like giving this film much credit, but for all its hatefulness and misogyny and its impossibly warped view of the world, it does have a few strengths. Emily Watson's performance is one of them; it's nice to think that her Oscar nomination is appropriate reward... ...( read more )
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July 3, 2009Perfect Valentine's Day viewing...
If your Valentine's Days are filled with bitterness, recrimination and unflinching misogyny. Which most are, from what I can tell.
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October 8, 2006You must see this. Von Trier' other work is pretty interesting and moving too.
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