Caridad 'La Bruja' De La Luz, Hugh Dillon, Vera Farmiga
A woman stuck in a stale marriage struggles to raise her children and manage her secret drug habit. But when winter comes to her small town, her balancing act begins to come crashing down.
DVD Release Date: June 6, 2000
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Flixster Reviews (400)
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March 28, 2009Drawn out, but an extremely realistic film about drug abuse with some impressive performances, in particular Vera Farmiga, which is definitely a name I shall be taking notice of in the future, her role in this was faultless and she reminded me of Cate Blanchett in many ways.
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March 16, 2006An underrated film and one of the most impressive takes on addiction in ages. Vera is a beautifully devestating figure in cinema that should be brought into the mainstream. This is Dancer in the Dark for those who require "flare".
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October 28, 2008Intense and incredibly raw. Love the bare bones digital camera work. Awesome acting by Farmiga and Dillon.
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July 31, 2008Farmiga puts on a wonderfully truthful little performance here, as the young mother wrestling with her hum drum home duties as a single parent coupled with her addiction to drugs. Though it is filmed in the "film truth" technique, the characters begin to lose some steam mid way t...( read more)
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May 12, 2008Debra Granik começou a sua carreira cinematográfica na área do documentário. Sete anos após a sua primeira obra ficcional, a curta metragem `Snake Feed`, dá-nos uma primeira longa. `Down to the Bone`, extensão da sua primeira obra, é um filme provindo do universo realista, um dra...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
March 16, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
January 6, 2006
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
If there were an ounce of taste left in Hollywood, the magnificent Vera Farmiga would be a front-runner for the Best Actress Oscar. full review
November 28, 2005
Marcy Dermansky, About.com
Debra Granik's independent drama "Down to the Bone" builds with a strong, quiet intensity. full review
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