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- Review count4
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- First reviewDecember 23, 2010
- Last reviewJanuary 29, 2012
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- Average rating3.8
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EXTREMELYoverrated and INCREDIBLY predictable
PostedJanuary 29, 2012
sachem
from Baltimore, MD
Thousands of family went through a version of these events on 9-11. There was nothing in this movie that gave me any new insights into the events themselves or the trauma of losing a love one under such tragic circumstances. So I could only assume that the purpose of the movie was to pull at my heart strings and even at that, it did a poor job. Max von Sydow did a good job -- but then its sad when the viewer thinks the person who had no speaking role was the best member of the cast.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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stunning reminder of human endurance
PostedJanuary 30, 2011
sachem
from Bethesda, MD
This movie is the visual representation of that old Chinese proverb: "The longest journey begins with the first step."
Visually gorgeous, the story is an old one -- escape from the unescapable.. But in this case, the distances and the challnges seem unsurmountable.- think Shackelton.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A ballet horror movie?
PostedJanuary 6, 2011
sachem
from Bethesda, MD
Who knew that I would be terrified and fascinated by a movie about Swan Lake? Who knew that the dancing would be superb, but that the Swan Queen would be dancing to a tune from "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest? Maybe all dancers have to be crazy to demand so much from their bodies?. This was a gorgeous movie, but don't go just because you love ballet!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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a classic
PostedDecember 23, 2010
sachem
from Bethesda, MD
This charming film has it all. The royals and the commoners. War and peace. Love and friendship. But most importantly, it reminds us all that challenges can be overcome with humor, patience, and hard work.
The acting was impeccable. Emotions were nuanced with a turn of the cheek or a flick of the eye.
Expect to laugh, cry, and feel altogether better about your own trials and tribulations. Most interestlngly, find new sympathy for the Royal family and even the seemingly hard-nosed Queen Elizabeth.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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