Dark Harbor
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Movie Reviews of Dark Harbor
Movie Review: Subtlety Conquers All
Summary: 5 Stars
In an age when movies either feel the need to blow our minds to smithereens in order to guarantee "entertainment value", or bore us to tears in an attempt to achieve "artistic meaning", DARK HARBOR is a true revelation. Centering on the relationship between a wealthy married couple (brilliant Alan Rickman and gorgeous Polly Walker) and a bloody young stranger (ghostly Norman Reedus) who shows up on their private island off the coast of Maine, DARK HARBOR avoids the simplistic narratives and A-list fraudulence of studio con jobs like ROAD TO PERDITION, POSSESSION or INSOMNIA. Whereas these films are about as daring as Mother Teresa taking a sip of beer, DARK HARBOR expertly lures us into a mysterious world full of lust, intrigue and deception, while maintaining an emotional subtlety that is not only rare, but practically extinct, in today's cinematic climate. The fact that this underappreciated masterpiece was deprived of a proper theatrical release should make the entire movie industry bow its (brainless) head in shame -- not because DARK HARBOR is a work of art (which it is), but because it would have fed a massive audience starving for erotically intelligent filmmaking and made a fortune. Thank God for this nicely assembled and vividly beautiful DVD!Movie Review: One of Alan Rickman's best
Summary: 5 Stars
More than many films, Dark Harbor bears repeated viewing -- it's after you know the ending that you can more fully appreciate the brilliance of Alan Rickman's multilayered performance, the apotheosis of his trademark blend of camp and subtlety. There's much else to recommend this intelligent and well-made film, of course, including very strong performances from the other two principal actors. Allegiances shift, clues to an unconventional mystery are scattered about like chips in a high-stakes poker game, and it is only in the final scenes that we see the cards the players are holding, and the chips stacked neatly on the table. The DVD edition includes a director's commentary that enhances the film's nuances.
Movie Review: Unexpected
Summary: 5 Stars
Another Rickman gem, although his attempt at losing his lovely accent fails, which is fine, since his natural voice is so appealing. The plot is old: A marriage in trouble, a mysterious young stranger, an affair. However, the twist that the ending takes is delicious. That being said, Rickman's nude scene would have been better had it been done when he was about 20 years younger. Overall though, I loved it.Movie Review: Very interesting!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I really liked this movie. It was very interesting and intriguing to me. It kept me watching it from start to finish. It has me guessing all the way through this movie as to what is going to happen next.
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This movie really reminded me of the movie Death Trap years ago. It seems like it is England's version of it.
Movie Review: My favorite Alan Rickman film
Summary: 5 Stars
First, what a fantastic story line/plot. Everyone needs to watch it more than once. Once you have seen the surprise ending, you need to watch again and see all the clues. Alan Rickman at his stunningly best.