August 27, 2008
I enjoyed the plots. It took a while to become comfortable with the dual stories.
Anders W. Berthelsen, Catherine McCormack, Ciarán Hinds
This complicated mystery, directed with passionate intensity by Katherine Bigelow (Near Dark), deserves better than the paltry distribution it received in theaters. Granted, it's a tough sell: ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 4, 2003
Stats: 190 reviews
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October 22, 2009I just happened upon this, had never even heard of it. and its a shame, too. more people should see this one. was a nice break from the monotony of the main stream films that I have seen lately. great lil flick.
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September 20, 2009wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie....i think that sean penn, sarah polley, katrin cartildge, elizabeth hurley, jan tore kristoffersen, josh lucas, anders w berthe...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
December 13, 2002
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
November 15, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Shreve's graceful dual narrative gets clunky on the screen, and we keep getting torn away from the compelling historical tale to a less-compelling soap opera. full review
November 8, 2002
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
An intelligently made (and beautifully edited) picture that at the very least has a spark of life to it -- more than you can say for plenty of movies that flow through the Hollywood pipeline without a... full review
November 1, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The actors are splendid, especially Sarah Polley and Sean Penn, but we never feel confident that these two plots fit together, belong together, or work together. full review
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November 17, 2007This movie was a masterpiece,in the telling of two tales with some not so obvious similarities in theme.Life can be tedius and boring,and relationships can be painfully numb and inconsequential.Living without passion,or repressing passion can result in stupifying impulses and tragedy,betrayal.
Sarah Polly was excellent - such a shame that the movie failed to hook the "herd" as this role could have catapulted her career.She is an artist,like Penn and her portrayal of her own alienation and repression was stellar.
Sean Penn,was perfectly cast and played the role superbly with his heavy,silent intrspection,and brooding.
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