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Bette Henritze, Celia Weston, Dennis Haysbert, Dennis Quaid, James Rebhorn
In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world.
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In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world.REVIEW
Filmmaker Todd Haynes' valentine to 195...( read more)
Moore did a wonderful job playing a 1950s housewife. I loved the friendship between her character and her gardener, even though it was short-lived.
The beginning of this movie was rather boring. I felt I was watching a 'Leave It to Beaver' episode. I do give kudos for the realistic 1950's decor.
Julianne Moore's character was too prim and proper to be interesting.
The movie got a little more interesting mid-way. It wa...( read more)
It was about this point in time where all the Julianne Moore movies started to look similar.
A marvellous film tackling such issues as racism and homophobia in the 1950's. I don't know what to say about Julianne Moore words cant describe her acting in this film, Moore plays a 1950's housewife whose world is turned upside down with the discovery of her husbands(brilliantl...( read more)
An angry and sharp picture with a sense of emotion that is lacking in most films today.
hhm,to be fair,this is a well crafted motion picture.the acting are great,the looks are wonderful,and so and so..but,here comes my subjectivity comes into play.,i didn't connect with the film,no matter how heartbreaking it is.,its just a so so,and i'm not sure i have an intention...( read more)
Wow! What to say about this film? It was very unique, and beautifully awesome. The imagery throughout the movie is stunning! The acting, lighting, music and just everything about this movie works. It is a pleasure to view, and the story! Oh the story...it's so full of honest stru...( read more)
(2003 Director: Todd Haynes) Director Todd Haynes handles a delicate subject that never used to appear on screen: homosexuality or bisexuality. Very successful top appliance salesman Dennis Quaid leads a double life. Successful businessman and family man stars to rock the boa...( read more)
