Diane Kruger, Jessica Paré, Josh Hartnett

A young Chicago advertizing executive (Hartnett) believes a woman he sees in a cafe is his long-lost love. His conviction leads to obsession, as he puts his life on hold to trail her.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 55 min.

Directed by: Paul McGuigan

Release Date: September 3, 2004

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DVD Release Date: December 28, 2004

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  • September 15, 2009
    I don't know, either you're on board with Wicker Park or you're not. I think you have to look past its definite shortcomings to wring out the quality: for Josh Hartnett's stony, inarticulate performance and Matthew Lillard's completely inappropriate casting, you then have Diane K...( read more)ruger and Rose Byrne, both excellent in their roles. Byrne especially does fantastic work with the least screen time of the four; she shows up late and to say much would be a spoiler, but she really digs into every angle of the character and presents some interesting complications in the story. For every time the soundtrack features some God-awful rock song highlighting a "torrid" sex scene, it'll find an inventive and challenging combination like a modern dance sequence set to Mum, or a lonely stroll through the park scored by Broken Social Scene. And considering how convoluted and ultimately kind of silly the plot gets, it's surprising that it offers up such an understated look at love versus obsession, and how effectively it blurs the line sometimes.

    I wasn't really aware of the world around me when this came out but I imagine it was marketed pretty heavily as a typical thriller. In that regard, it's an utter disappointment; the worst that could possibly happen to poor Matthew is being trapped in a moderately uncomfortable corporate marriage. If the stakes don't seem higher, I think that's partially Hartnett's fault, because he just doesn't sell much to me in the scope of this movie. I think that this falls in the same category of film as Enduring Love, where the sum is worth more than its parts and everything seems to gel despite itself. Something you'd watch once, dwell on fondly and never come back to. Which is good, but really, this film could have been better.
  • September 21, 2008
    Wicker Park was a movie that I found very hedonic. Something invariably true about my personality, is I am always looking for a good thrill. I find mysteries and suspense entertaining. This movie's Single White Female mannerisms, is no doubt one of the reasons I found it amusing...( read more).
    I thought Rose Byrne was very good at inveigling the audience in this film. Of course, I loved her performance in Troy, as well. She made the character of Alex very intriguing and slightly grim. I find Josh Hartnett to be exceedingly easy on the eyes. This film got bonus points for casting him as Matthew. Diane Kruger is a stunning beauty. The chemistry the two shared in this film was both heated and convincing.
    I am a sucker for a love story. I think that is another reason I enjoyed this film. Wicker Park is definitely a thumbs up in my opinion. Everyone takes pleasure in a good plot twist, right? Millions of writers feed off that human addiction.
  • July 1, 2008
    stretched, contrived, and overly stylized modern hitchcockian tale about obsessive love.
  • June 15, 2008
    A dramatic story of jealousy, lies and intrigue. In places quite difficult to follow due to the flashbacks which never quite tell the whole story.
    However a story that anybody who has ever suffered a bout of jealousy will no doubt understand.
  • December 30, 2007
    hard to sit through
  • October 19, 2009
    i love the end of this movie...
    and the song too...
  • October 10, 2009
    DeeeCirrr qeee la amooo creo qee no baazta!
    preeeCIooosiiisimaa!
    mi favooorita ! deFinitivaamente
    otras me an uztado peero esta ..pfff bella!
  • October 6, 2009
    Dramatic and intriguing, with intricated flash-backs which leave you wanting for more.
  • September 26, 2009
    love the story line ..
  • September 14, 2009
    I was crazy for this movie! A dramatic story of jealousy, lies and intrigue. In places quite difficult to follow due to the flashbacks which never quite tell the whole story.


    However a story that anybody who has ever suffered a bout of jealousy will no doubt understa...( read more)nd.


    And I do understand it.

Critic Reviews


September 4, 2004
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Takes plenty of twists and turns, each so implausible and silly that you have no interest whatsoever in finding out what the next one will be. full review

September 3, 2004
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

Features a story so convoluted, audience members should be given a bag of breadcrumbs upon entry, so as to leave a trail through the logic. full review

September 3, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Once we understand the principle (if not the details) of the plot, Wicker Park works because the actors invest their scenes with what is, under the circumstances, astonishing emotional realism. full review

September 3, 2004
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

The preview audience I saw it with hooted in disbelief at the outrageous bits, then happily dug in to see what would happen next. full review

September 2, 2004
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

Hartnett is far too stolid to convey the frazzled desperation required by McGuigan's soporific romantic mystery Wicker Park. full review

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Comments


  • newlovetoota
    May 14, 2009
    dam i love this movie alotttttttttt i watched it 100 tomes
  • Mijou
    January 26, 2009
    This is a full remake of the wonderful french movie "l'appartement" from 1995, but it does cut quite nice scenes and twists and change the ending (in a very very american way). Last but not least this story does not work today, because the usage of the handy does make the whole story without sense if you put it into todays context.
    So please.. go watch l'appartement if you want to see this story, how it really is.
  • eleblacklondon
    August 14, 2008
    AMAZINGGGG, it kept me on the edge of my seat waiting till when they would meet
  • thereverendtholomewplague
    March 1, 2008
    Once again, A very decent film, with good acting, Josh Hartnett did a outstanding job. I loved it! Worth watching for sure, I can't wait to find the DVD and buy it, and watch it over and over again.
  • crystalball111
    December 28, 2007
    in my opinion this is the best movie EVER!!!!
    everything is perfect in this story.
    i love it
    and i also love josh hartnett :X
  • SweetestDownfall
    October 9, 2007
    great film. x
  • engjulliblu
    September 27, 2007
    the most ever beautiful movie that i have seen before.....
  • sarahsweetprincess
    July 23, 2007
    the movie was fantastic i've just seen it i can't find a word to discribe it josh was great as usual and all i know it's a great movie
  • lostpoet4
    December 16, 2006
    Greatest movie ever.... that one and hitchhikers guide to the galaxy and tom yum goong (the protector) and sweet november hve my heart..... and pearl harbor
  • KLFilmmaker
    November 2, 2006
    Don't let the chesy cover art throw you off. This is worth seeing.

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