Kevin Bacon, Sean Penn, Tim Robbins
With a childhood tragedy that overshadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter.
DVD Release Date: June 8, 2004
Stats: 7,612 reviews
Flixster Reviews (7,612)
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September 24, 2009
The conclusion is uneasy and doesn?t sit well. This is an overrated film with a puzzling message.
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July 30, 2009
Directed by Clint Eastwood and boasting an all star cast of some of Hollywood?s most talented Actors. This is Hollywood minus the Hollywood glint, it?s down to earth, believable, with some impressive performances all around, in particular, Tim Robins, Sean Penn and Marcia Gay Ha...( read more)
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June 27, 2009
A masterpiece. A pure powerhouse entertainment. Sean Penn is magnificent, giving a groundbreaking and emotionally shattering performance. Tim Robbins is brilliant, a haunting and brooding performance. Kevin Bacon is teriffic, a compelling and fantastic performance. Laurence Fishb...( read more)
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February 7, 2009
I enjoyed this movie, you have to be in the mood for a long movie like this where you have to pay attention. It was also one of those movies that makes me yell at the TV.
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November 20, 2009
This is the movie which asks, how much do you trust your friends, how well do you know your family. Can you do what's right for those you love.
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November 14, 2009
Great movie making by the legend thatis Clint Eastwood. As he gets older and older he seems to be making pictures of even higher quality. He lets the story envelope slowly but always keeping the viewer engaged. Casting is also excellent with everyone pulling their weight in the e...( read more)
Critic Reviews
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