Carried Away (1996)
-
64% of critics liked it
(22 reviews) -
52% of users liked it
(919 ratings)
Based on the novel Farmer by Jim Harrison, this drama concerns Joseph Svenden (Dennis Hopper), a one-time farmer in his late forties who took up teaching when he permanently injured his leg in an accident. Joseph's life is orderly, precise, and rather dull. He teaches with as much enthusiasm as he… More Based on the novel Farmer by Jim Harrison, this drama concerns Joseph Svenden (Dennis Hopper), a one-time farmer in his late forties who took up teaching when he permanently injured his leg in an accident. Joseph's life is orderly, precise, and rather dull. He teaches with as much enthusiasm as he can muster, lives in the farmhouse where he grew up, and has been engaged for the last six years to Rosealee Henson (Amy Irving). Rosealee is the widow of his best friend, and, for a variety of reasons, both she and Joseph are reluctant to set a date (she devotes much of her time to caring for her ailing mother). One day Joseph is met in his barn by Catherine Wheeler (Amy Locane), a new student in his senior class. Catherine attempts to seduce Joseph, who dutifully refuses, only to request a second chance a few moments later, which Catherine eagerly grants him. This unexpected event brings out a newly adventurous side in Joseph, though he suddenly has a new set of complications to go along with it; he discovers that his school is closing, and Catherine's parents are predictably angry when they find out about their daughter's liaison. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- R, 1 hr. 47 min.
- Directed By
- Bruno Barreto
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- In Theaters
- Mar 29, 1996 Wide
- On DVD
- Jun 14, 2005
Critic Reviews
-
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Tries to incorporate almost film-noir elements into a heartland love story. The blending feels inorganic; and composer Bruce Broughton doesn't help matters by coating every moment with a repetitive, syrupy theme.
-
Stephen Holden, New York Times
An earnestly well-meaning film whose adult characters have a refreshingly grown-up perspective on their choices in life.
-
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Everyone in the film -- even the teenager -- is more intelligent and articulate than is usually permitted in American movies, and having gotten themselves into an emotional tangle, they go to work getting themselves out again.
-
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
Think Dennis Hopper has played too many crazies? Well, you'll wish he'd stuck to blowing up buses after you see him in Carried Away.
-
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Carried Away is erotic, but it's also thoughtful and intelligent, and, coupled with Hopper's extraordinary performance, that's reason enough to be carried away by this motion picture.
Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
No Featured Audience Ratings Found…
Cast
-
Dennis Hopperas Joseph Svenden -
Amy Irvingas Rosealee Henson -
Amy Locaneas Catherine Wheeler
-
Julie Harrisas Joseph's Mother -
Gary Buseyas Maj. Nathan Wheeler -
Hal Holbrookas Dr. Evans
