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- Review count20
- Helpfulness votes3
- First reviewMay 4, 2008
- Last reviewAugust 16, 2010
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4
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5
Great if you have read the books
PostedJuly 20, 2009
My husband thought this movie was outstanding, as he is a big Harry Potter book reader. I had not read any of the books and found the movie difficult to follow. Dumbledoor has been my favorite character and I was sad to see him go. Not as excited about the last two movies without him in them. That said, all the visual effects were gorgeous and it is a very entertaining movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3
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5
A few nice moments
PostedJune 28, 2009
The chemistry between the two main characters is completely believable, but, overall, my husband and I found this movie mediocre and full of stereotypical, predictable characters. There were a few nice, genuinely funny moments, but our time could have been better spent elsewhere.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Too Violent Movie for Small Children
PostedMay 17, 2009
Although the message of the strong young woman main character was good, this movie is too violent for children. I was there with an 8 year old and a 6 year old and they were both terrified. My husband and I were just bored.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5
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5
Top Notch Movie!
PostedApril 25, 2009
Superb casting and fascinating story. We were enthralled.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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Beautiful Movie
PostedApril 10, 2009
This is a languid, beautiful tale of a family in early 20th century Sweden. I enjoyed it as a realistic historical depiction of life at that time. It reveals the influence of particular cultural and religious beliefs but also how one woman's difficult relationship with an abusive husband is a universal dilemma. That she finds solace and meaning in her creative work through photography is what makes her life bearable.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4
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Great Movie - With Reservations
PostedJanuary 24, 2009
This is a superbly crafted film with excellent performances by the three main actors, but quite gory in parts. This is a movie about male fantasy land: the wrestling ring and the stripper club. Although we do not inhabit this world and knew nothing about it, the behind-the-scenes story is fascinating and the characters evoke compassion from the audience. We loved the humorous scenes in the deli! Mickey Rourke & Marisa Tomei deserve their Oscar nominations. I am awarding this film four stars because I needed to turn my head away so often, although my husband had no problem watching the violent scenes.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Skip this one!
PostedJanuary 11, 2009
Overwrought and overcalculated. I whispered to my husband 1/2 way through, "I cannot express how much I am detesting this movie". He felt it was the male version of a bodice ripper but with the theme of sacrificing oneself for one's loved ones; the same primal male urge that motivates guys to sign up for military service. As such, he sort of enjoyed it. To answer another reviewer's question: SEVEN POUNDS of flesh.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Thought Provoking Movie
PostedJanuary 2, 2009
This movie is a character study of Poppy, a well intentioned but naive young woman holding adulthood at bay. She dresses like a colorful child and converses in word games. Her very young students are her emotional peers. Much of this Pollyanna character is charming but she endangers herself with a denial of the potential for violence and evil; her idealistic worldview is challenged by encounters with a psychotic homeless man and an unbalanced driving instructor. As the movie closes, we see Poppy evolving into a romance with a decent man worthy of deep commitment, so maybe Poppy will "grow up" yet retain her happy disposition. Poppy was annoying, yet we could not stop discussing her for hours afterwards!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
Emotionally Raw Drama
PostedOctober 18, 2008
Thought the director's choice to film as if an authentic wedding video was inspired; however, my two companions and I all became nauseous watching the shaky footage. The emotional rawness revealed the truth of interacting with a recovering addict. This truth was, perhaps, a little too close to home as I, too, made the decision to invite a recovering addict friend to stand up to my wedding and he threatened to ruin it on several occasions in ways similar to those depicted in this movie. If for no other reason, I would recommend seeing this movie to witness the scene between the mother and the character, Kym. In addition, the music is exceptional but the wedding entertainment scenes could have used some editing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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5
Best Movie of the Season
PostedMay 4, 2008
THIS is the movie everyone should see this season! Take everyone in your family and tell all your friends about this one, because it is just great. We were laughing, crying and thoroughly entertained and left the theater inspired and uplifted. The people depicted in this movie lived their lives to the very fullest. Some of them were singing even minutes before passing away. We were dancing in our seats and applauding these fantastic young folks who just happened to be elderly in years. A great lesson for some in the audience who are taking life way too seriously, complain about their circumstances, and spend all their days working too hard, not having enough enjoyment, forgetting to do what is necessary to feed their spirit. Your age has nothing to do with it. Be young at heart!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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