In the Bedroom
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Movie Reviews of In the Bedroom
Movie Review: Anyone who doesn't like this movie is absurd
Summary: 5 Stars
Contrary to what some brainless, boring people have written about this movie, it is one of the finest films ever made. You couldn't ask for better acting or more emotion to be showcased in this incredible story of family and tragedy. Sure the story isn't new but it has never been told like this. The movie is fairly long(2 hrs 10 min) but quality movies take time to develop and unfold. Are we supposed to care that much about characters who we only see for an hour and a half? This movie takes an inside look at how the loss of a child effects the people left behind. There isn't a lot of action or violence but rather strong emotion and reality. Things many people face on a regular basis. Anyone who is bored watching this movie clearly doesn;t understand what movies are all about. This is an amazingly accurate portrayal of how death can devastate a family and leave a lasting impression. There is a surprise twist at the end of this film. Though many viewers might have seen the initial ending coming, they couldn't possibly have imagined exactly how it would play out. If there is an ounce of depth in your personality, you will notice the metaphors used by the men while explaining the process of lobster catching while out fishing, and how their words resonate and are truly understood by the main character, Tom Wilkinson, at the end of the movie. I simply can't believe that any mature person would dislike this film. Each actor gives the performance of their stellar careers.Movie Review: You eather love it or hate it .
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved it ... my girlfriend fell asleep . This is the 2 major reactions for this film . If you like slow but very deep story ; if you ever lost a loved one ; if you understand the harsh reality of a little detail , painfully striking you deep into your hart ; if you prefer exellent cinematography insted of digital graphics - this is your film .Small East coast town , usual people , usual little problems ... and tragedy strikes . The only son is killed by the ex of his girlfriend . But legal sistem works at it best , and killer still on the street . Parenths of the dead boy se him everywhere in this little town . What would you do ?
The moments of this movie , which shocked me the most :
First - when father walked in the son's room ... camera slowly shows the close on the floor , short on the chear ...the pillow with a headprint still on it ... he touches it ... and I swear , I felt the pain .
Second - when father faced the killer on the street. He looks at him ... slowly lookes down... and lookes back at him with the same speed as he rises hand with a gun .
And last one - when father quietly walks back to the bedroom... we shocked by surprise - his wife is awake and waiting in the bad ... few quiet seconds ... Did you do it ? - we shocked by her question as much as he was .
PS: For some reason , this film reminded me " Ice Storm ". You really understand what you have , only when the tragedy strikes .
Movie Review: Definitely not for everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm so glad Hollywood can still make movies like this. The story (and especially the superb acting) give us a mature, complex and subtle look at two relationships. In one we have a love triangle that turns dangerous, and in the other we have what seems to be on the surface, an average, middle age loving couple. But later you discover there's a lot of pain and frustration that has been bubbling deep beneath the surface for years -- very true to life.
The plot takes you in an unusual direction for a Hollywood movie, and the two big scenes (especially the climactic scene), are surprising for such a soberly-paced and subtle story.
The pacing is slow, and the ending is full of potential interpretations. When I watched it late one night, I thought the ending was simply unresolved, almost as if the author and director weren't sure where they had taken us, but by morning, I had a completely different interpretation, with a very definite opinion about the surviving relationship.
The way this was originally marketed, I expected a different movie than the one I watched. I was expecting something far more suspenseful, but what I watched was slower and more true to life. Nevertheless, I was pleasantly surprised. Highly recommended for those who enjoy thoughtful and subtle plots. Not recommended at all if you think you have a short attention span or if you're looking for an action/suspense thriller.
Movie Review: Some of the most realistic acting and characters in film!
Summary: 5 Stars
Some films are great because of their epical, awe-inspiring scope. Some are because they are touching, beautiful films done with a stroke from a true artist. And some are great just because they seem so real. The latter is what makes In the Bedroom so great.In this film dealing with young love, jealous husbands, and parents love for their child, it's the little moments that define it. In a scene where the parents are listening to bad news from their lawyer, the dad isn't looking at him. Instead he's focused on nick-nacks and pictures of the lawyer's family. This is what real people do! A middle-aged woman, a friend of the family, speaks with "ums" and doesn't always use words perfectly, just like a lot of real people do! The story is nothing new, the situation told countless times in other films. But here, there is a new spark of life, a spark of reality, which makes this film so enjoyable.
All the actors fit into their roles perfectly. Marissa Tormei in another Oscar-nominated performance is great along with the family portrayal of Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson and Nick Stahl.
A warning for those needing a fast paced film. This isn't for you. It takes its time, like things do in the real world. We need more films like this that are not afraid to take it's time in telling the story. Not every film has to cater to the MTV quick-cut crowd.
A great film which was up for many Academy Awards; and worthy of each nomination
Movie Review: Great Debut
Summary: 5 Stars
In the bedroom has to be ranked one the best directorial debuts in years. Todd Fields next move has to be as anticipated as Sam Mendes and even more so to those who lean more to the film as art theory. The story follows a middle class Noreastern family through the tragic murder of their only son and the onslaught of overwhelming emotions. The Wilkinsons are a very real family who are just out to live their lives which dosn't seem much to ask but then that's why the story is a tragedy. The young son, Frank falls for a divorcee whos violent husband belongs to a prominent family in town and dosn't want to give her up. Nobody in film here is trying to be a hero in any way and at best Frank is only trying to be noble but the situation does not end well and Fanks parents Ruth and Matt are thrust into what many consider the greatest tragedy of all, burying a child. Matt (Tom Wilkinson) and Ruth (Sissy Spacek) deal with the situation as best they can which is awkwardly and in near violent spurts. All actors involved give great performances, especially Spacek who gets the honor of playing one of the best roles for a woman in film in a while. This film may not suit the average moviegoer with it's long shots of silence and awkward outbursts but this is exactly what makes the film so dynamic and powerful. Check it out and for those who thought Tomeis Oscar was a fluke, this may cause reconsideration.