A Walk on the Moon
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Movie Reviews of A Walk on the Moon
Movie Review: oooooh so good
Summary: 5 Stars
~~~~~~~~~A Walk on the Moon has to be one of my favorite films. There is so much that is good in this film. It is a tender, gentle, heartbreaking, and beautiful story of a housewife in 1969 finding her way in the world. It is also the story of her teenage daughter discovering herself and coming to terms with the confines of Judism, the struggles of teenager-hood, and the freedom of the summer of 1969.Viggo Mortenson and Diane Lane are excellent in this film. Viggo is~~ finally emerging~~ as~~ an A-list actor with~~ his~~ performances in Lord of the Rings but Diane Lane is still underappricated.
There are several beautiful scenes in this film one of them being a tender scene under a waterfall--tastefully done. And the other a tearfully beautiful scene between father and daughter. While this movie might not end in a happy Hollywood manner it ends in an extremely satisfying way. Also check out the soundtrack!~~~~~~~~~
Movie Review: The best movie I've seen in ages
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie in the theater six times and bought the soundtrack - - my ultimate stamp of approval! The emotions are heartfelt and speak volumes about the real life struggles between mothers and daughters, within mariages and with one's own self.
The portrait of marriage is the most compelling in that it gives life to something that often goes unsaid... things don't have to be bad, love doesn't have to be lost, for there to be a quiet growing apart and a whispering "what if" eating away at the heart and soul of a relationship.
Likewise, a young mother, and a teenager daughter reflect many of the same emotions - - wondering what lies beyond their safe world, wondering how much they can get away with before they've gone too far - - with the difference being that it is expected of one and shameful for the other.
A sweet exploration of universal feelings and questions. I highly reccommend it.
Movie Review: rare & wonderful movie
Summary: 5 Stars
its just too bad there are no extras on the dvd-interviews-commentary-maybe years from now as this movie attracts the attention it deserves they might correct that ---but the incredible cinematography shines thru on dvd--and the whole enterprise unfolds in all its glory--- the truth of the era the script the dialogue the acting direction & art direction--its all incredible--& the soundtrack ! too much ! its just perfect - and a touching love story - the good bad and ugly of it all----a stunner of a movie-neglected of course by the mainstream but what do they know anyway--- a love story of a family sticking it out a story of people changing falling apart and coming together-- this movie is a tender gem--a beautiful thing---tony goldwin----dustin hoffman and everyone who contributed to it----- three cheers and thanks !!!!!!!! i needed that !Movie Review: A Very Underrated Film
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, one of the most popular things you'll read about A Walk on the Moon is how underrated it was and how it wasn't recognized by the major awards organizations. This is an engrossing movie based solely on the way it makes you feel exactly what the characters are feeling. Diane Lane's character, Pearl, goes through a transformation that is hard at times to watch. Although her affair with Walker (the "blouse man" played by Viggo Mortensen) happens really quickly, without much obvious attraction between the two characters, it becomes Pearl's release, her way of re-living the teenage years she missed when she was a young, married mother. Liev Schreiber is great as a caring, dorky father, and as a husband who loses all faith in his wife. All this turmoil is backed by a killer soundtrack of 60s tunes.Movie Review: tender and abrasive simultaneously. . .lane is brilliant.
Summary: 5 Stars
I freely admit that it was Diane Lane's impeccable performance in Unfaithful that prompted me to rent this film. I was equally impressed by her talents in this film. Anna Paquin was amazing as well as the rest of the cast.The film deals with sexual repression. . . and the consequences of an awakening one Jewish mother of two experiences by having an affair on a family vacation during the summer of love.
As the first man walks on the moon, his experience coincides with this lady's first walk on the terrain of an extramarital affair. Both are free in a new frontier. She and her daughter both sneak to be a part of woodstock with harrowing results. Pay particular attention to Lane's return from the festival . . .she's nails it. Diane Lane portrays this character with both sympathy and scorn... breathtaking.