Things We Lost in the Fire

Things We Lost in the Fire (2007)

  • 64% of critics liked it
    (125 reviews)

  • 73% of users liked it
    (29,804 ratings)

A woman who lost her husband in a random act of violence and a heroin addict who was a lifelong friend of the dearly departed discover that the beloved husband and friend's unfortunate passing is actually a blessing in disguise in Open Hearts director Susanne Bier's Dogme-style drama. When her… More

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R, 1 hr. 58 min.
Directed By
Susanne Bier
Written By
Allan Loeb
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Oct 19, 2007 Wide
On DVD
Feb 13, 2008
Dreamworks/Paramount

Critic Reviews

  • Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

    Things We Lost in the Fire is certainly not a comedy, but it is definitely mordant with its two Big Themes: Loss and Addiction, both treated in a singularly heavy-handed manner, for which I blame primarily Mr. Loeb's screenplay.

  • Jack Mathews, New York Daily News

    Berry gives a riveting performance, but as a deeply decent man trapped in a hell of his own making, Del Toro gives the kind of career performance Berry gave in Monster's Ball.

  • Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

    It's very strong.

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    The movie is an engrossing melodrama, and it has its heart in the right place.

  • Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

    Things We Lost in the Fire veers away from the real and hard and toward the fantastic.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Bruce B


    Took me 4 days to watch this movie, just was so boring, but after seeing it, I know I am a Jerry, not a drug user I'm just a very depressed person with no freaking life! Any Suggestiions? Why do only good things happen in the movies. 4 Stars

  • Lady D


    An emotional, powerful story of grief, addiction and love. Excellent performances from Halle Berry and Benicio Del Toro, perhaps both their best roles to date. With a very realistic viewpoint this film is told and it is a Drama that really pulls you in and makes you care about the… More

  • Lanning :


    I kept wanting more. A spark. A fire to erupt and totally engross me, suck me into the story. I wanted to feel like I wasn't just watching a movie; I was a part of the story. But it never happened. <p>The best news about this one is that Halle Berry and, especially,… More

  • Jake .


    This is definitely a film of lost potential. The cast is great, and they all give incredible performances - Alison Lohman, especially. I'm surprised she has never made it big- but ultimately the film does the accomplish much. Just days after watching it, I remember nothing. The… More

  • Al S


    Benicio Del Toro and Halle Berry give strong, outstanding and emotionally charged performances. Del Toro is perfect, he never over acts and never misses a note. One of his very best performances. Berry again shows another star-powered performance. David Duchovny is excellent, a very… More

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