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I think IN THE BEDROOM is tremendous. I've seen it three times. Sissy Spacket (sp) does a fine job. There are a few slow moments. But all in all, it's one great movie.
9/10
21.6.2003 -
labdoc@ - age: 50+
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I would also like to mention some of the attributes that make actors performance stand out. One thing that has drawn my attention was the sound. The audience is able to hear every breath the actor takes, as if sensing their emotions. I think that the sound in this picture makes actor's performance stronger. However it is not only the sound, but also carefully designed shots that deliver the characters actions which creates powerful performance on the screen. I have always been a true fan of acting craft and I believed that the acting itself can make your movie a success, but after viewing ''In the bedroom'' I realized that combination of great acting well done camera work and sound quality can make your project worth a lot of attention. I speak of the attention that finds its roots among filmmakers and those people who understand the craft of filmmaking and has a sense of art. For the major crowd that seeks more of an entertainment and expects some excitement out of commercial films, ''In the Bedroom'' will not be appreciated as it should be.
8/10
19.6.2003 -
lany2001@ - age: 18-25
Very dissappointing. What was the point here?
4/10
1.3.2003 -
holly@ - age: 36-49
"IN THE BEDROOM"? More like "No... Nooo... No More, Please! I'm Begging You! Shoot Me In The Head! Put Me Out Of My Misery! " Not only did I GET MY MONEY BACK, I SUED the THEATER for allowing me to see this piece of crap movie!! After two hours of long, drawn-out, repititive, excruciatingly dry, pointless, useless random scenes, I couldn't take the abuse anymore and left the theater, screaming. Critics love this movie because they only remember the first 10 minutes: before they fell in a deep coma.
1/10
26.2.2003 -
burgundyblush80@ - age: 26-35
To all the people who couldn't bear sit through this movie: The long, unbearable parts of this movie ARE THE WHOLE POINT. I know its hard, but sometimes its good to use your brain.
9/10
7.2.2003 -
manu_qc_ca@ - age: 18-25
How loooong and boring.
4/10
10.1.2003 -
sunnipat1623@ - age: 26-35
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I saw the previews and it looked really good, I saw it and It sucked! I accually fell asleep! Don't see this movie! You will die of boardom!
2/10
17.11.2002 -
tigger__12345@ - age: 13-17
Worst movie EVER!! My sister was raving about the film, so I was really pumped to see it... the first part was enjoyable, but the monotony of the rest was unbearable! I zoned out a million times, and my friend and I chatted through it due to absolute boredom! A must-NOT see!!!
1/10
5.10.2002 -
fraggleblue412@ - age: 18-25
This was a very looonnnnngggg boring film. We finally near the end started fast forwarding all the parts that were useless. Do not waste the time or the money to watch this film.
4/10
12.9.2002 -
mandie_23@ - age: 13-17
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I only just saw In the Bedroom after receiving a wide spectrum of opinions from family and friends. I thought the caliber of acting in this movie was unlike anything I have seen in a long time. Every character was fully developed and played extremely well by the cast. For those who thought it was "boring as hell" must not be fans of movies that make you think and instead usually opt for an action flick. This is not a movie of the action genre, nor does it make that promise and thus a movie of prolonged visual shots and drawn out dialogue should not have come as a surprise. Superbly acted and heart wrenching. The only disappointing moment was the ending... that in fact it had ended. It's not that people don't appreciate a good film, it's that they don't recognize a good film anymore. This is definitely one of those.
10/10
20.8.2002 -
rugbyvirgo@ - age: 18-25
Personaly, I think that there is more action "in the bedroom" than in the movie. Please do me a favor by not seeing this movie.
1/10
18.8.2002 -
hotmale@ - age: 18-25
This movie is the WORST OF THE WORST movies EVER!!! BELIEVE ME guys!!! You had better time on your dentist appointment and yes... you will appreciate finaly the company of your mother in law!!! WASTE OF TIME!!!! P. S: Did I said that is a BIG WASTE OF MONEY TOO?
1/10
18.8.2002 -
sokolata_0@ - age: 18-25
This movie caught me by surprise. I didn't think the pace was too slow. The one thing that I kept me from giving the movie a ten was the ending... All of the fathers decisions seemed rational except for the one to take matters into his own hands. Just didn't seem as realistic as the rest of the movie.
9/10
14.6.2002 -
ramo1234@ - age: 36-49
I absolutely loved this film. The acting was amazing. Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson, and Marisa Tomei should have all won Academy Awards for their brilliant work. This film had so much symbolism in it -- truly amazing. I recommend this film for any movie lover. And for those of you who gave this movie and bad rating and said it was boring: apparently you don't know pure genius when you see it.
10/10
1.5.2002 -
mnh1983@ - age: 18-25
In the Bedroom, should have been entitled: "Oh, My God, Could We Make this Movie Anymore Boring? ". It wasn't meant for the big screen; predictable the whole way through. I wouldn't recommend this movie to an inmate who hasn't watched T. V. or seen a movie in twenty years. I had a better time getting my bikini line waxed. If you're are an insomniac, this movie will cure the worse case.
2/10
24.4.2002 -
soro143@ - age: 26-35
This movie was so incredibly boring. It went on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on. If you liked that last sentence, you'll love this film. Okay, the parents aren't talking to each other. Okay, they're mad at each other. Okay, they blame each other. I get it!! I got it the first twenty times the director hit me over the head with it. I would have walked out halfway through only my foot fell asleep and I got jealous of it.
1/10
21.4.2002 -
fatalpinch@ - age: 36-49
Excellent film! The way this movie is made makes cinema different and unusual! I recommend it!
10/10
14.4.2002 -
tarik@ - age: 18-25
I went in thinking it was a great movie, peoples magazine said it was better than a beautiful mind neadless to say it didnt compare and I would not want to see this movie more than once unlike Lord of the rings and Harry Potter which were off the charts good!!
5/10
14.4.2002 -
shaak@ - age: 13-17
I gave this movie a 7 only because it is not for everyone. I was truly moved by the characters and their story... so much so, that it stayed with me for days afterward. However, some people may not be comfortable with quiet moments and unfortunately for them, this film had a lot of them. Anyone who enjoys great cinema will appreciate this film - as I did.
7/10
9.4.2002 -
sarajean25@ - age: 26-35
I absolutely loved this movie. I must say that it is not your regular blockbuster movie and some people might not share my thoughts on this. Tragic and beautiful are the two words I would use to describe this movie. The scene where the parents blame each other is heart wrenching. See it, it is a must for true movie buffs. There are many scenes that seem useless but there are meanings to them if you think about it...
9/10
7.4.2002 -
marina_cerone@ - age: 26-35
Brilliant acting, but the pace is excruciatingly slow. Wilkinson is brilliant in his display of controlled anger. Recommended, but could have been 30 or 35 mins shorter and we'd be none the poorer for it.
8/10
7.4.2002 -
flashfire1956@ - age: 36-49
A simple movie, In the Bedroom is more about relationships than it is about any other theme. The acting is more than superb: it is realistic and endering. One feels as though the characters are real, not just some actors putting on a show. Unlike most Hollywood films that have dealt with death, this film not only makes you understand the pain of the parents' loss, but also the origin of their emotions.
9/10
3.4.2002 -
paulo_13@ - age: 18-25
What a waste of time and money, especially at $10.50. A dark, and very slow moving, movie. What's all the hype about around this flick? When the movie ended tonight, the whole theatre sat in quiet disbelief that suddenly without warning, the end came. Perhaps it was a blessing that it DID end. I can't recommend this movie. I hope you think it's better, though I doubt it.
4/10
24.3.2002 -
ricknjim@ - age: 36-49
It sucked so bad... I dont even know why they made it!
1/10
23.3.2002 -
powerchic100lr@ - age: 26-35
In The Bedroom is a rather cold film. This is, by no means, a device employed to heighten dramatic tension. This rather problematic approach is, instead, the consequence of a film fundamentally lacking in connection to its human subjects. There are solid, if not muted, performances from the cast, but there is only so much this movie can accomplish given it rudderless direction.
5/10
21.3.2002 -
r_tremblay@ - age: 26-35
It is, without doubt, one of the worst movies that I have subjected myself to in a long time. It is incredible to me how such fine actresses like Sissy Spacek and Marisa Tomei could allow themselves to part of such a pile of... Nothing fitted together, nothing made sense. The only redeeming quality to this 'movie', and I use this term with the greatest of reservations, was Tom Wilkinson. The rest of this boring celluoid should go the way of dinosaurs, In other words, EXTINCT!
1/10
19.3.2002 -
joey_100@ - age: 36-49
The spawning female lobster gets away with mutilating the male! The same happens in real life. A powerful film about the destructive power of a possessive mother/wife. A truly great film.
8/10
19.3.2002 -
trexksa@ - age: 50+
This movie reminds me of The Sweet Hereafter and other Atom Egoyan films. Although this is directed by Todd Field, it still carries the same depth and complexity, and is brought to the screen with a compassionate and honest hand. While admittedly it a sad and slow moving tale, it is superbly acted and directed. Unfortunately I was the only one who really like it in the theatre that I was in, so if you love the usually garbage that hollywood churns out, skip it. This movie is definitely more like the quality movies I see at film festivals than the weekly blockbusters at the cineplex.
7/10
16.3.2002 -
camevelyn@ - age: 18-25
This movie is not worth the outrageous prices of the theatre, nor is it worth the price of renting or buying the film when out on DVD. C.
5/10
15.3.2002 -
babybuns@ - age: 26-35
Great movie, great music!
9/10
15.3.2002 -
dr_jovo@ - age: 36-49
The acting was excellent, but this alone does not make a good movie. Unclear to me on how this movie was raved about by critics. This movie was slow and extremely boring. I've gotten more out of teeney bopper flicks.
3/10
14.3.2002 -
hking@ - age: 36-49
I'm only giving this movie a six on ten because of the great performance the actors gave in this movie and some of the real emotional feel you got from the characters. But all in all it was tooooo slow. Through out the movie I was saying to myself O. K. already! I get it! I get it! Now get on with it. Like I said good idea! Great acting! But way too slow.
6/10
12.3.2002 -
marcom11@ - age: 26-35
I saw this movie because of Sissy Spacek's nomination, and heard it was excellent. I was honestly dissapointed with the movie. However, I was fascinated with Tom Wilkinson's performance (the father) , I thought he was the one who stole the show. I can see how true drama movie fans would see this movie as a great piece of filmaking, but the story has been done before and the movie is generally slow. It was a nice change of pace from the blow em up, shoot em up hollywood garbage, but I believe you could still enjoy this movie by renting it and saving yourself the extra money!
7/10
11.3.2002 -
gregpitre@ - age: 26-35
This was a well crafted and, more importantly, well acted film. I find it depressing to read people's comments about this, and other, movies. Did I even see the same movie as some of these other people. How could anyone not recognize the greatness of the two lead performances in this film. Sissy Spacek's controlled, understated performance was one of the most true-to-life depictions I think I have ever seen in an american film. The viewers who keep referring to how "boring" this movie is are clearly looking the shoot em' up, yelling, screaming, over-acted tripe that normally comes out of American studios. Clearly this film is one that appeals to a mature audience. And by that I'm not referring to people's ages, but the mental and emotional maturity.
8/10
11.3.2002 -
mesonic_98@ - age: 26-35
B-O-R-I... n... zzzzzzzzzzz... oh sorry, I almost fell asleep just thinking about the movie. This was nothing more than a "Lifetime" movie of the week. Despite good acting, the editing was horrible and the lack of action was unbearable. Only psuedo-intellectuals who will praise anything not mainstream hollywood (no matter how poor the movie) will rave over this film.
2/10
10.3.2002 -
vinman043@ - age: 36-49
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Ever notice that movie trailers will portray the sequence of events much different than the actual movie. This movie is not what is advertised. If you are looking for a thriller then you will be disappointed. If you were looking for suspense then you will be disappointed. I was disappointed. I didn't get what I expected - trailers are not to be trusted. On the other hand this is a drama and a heavy story. There is very good acting (wilkinson and spacek) and a decently developed story line albeit the pace ruins the effect. I think it is overrated by the hype but ok overall. Just know what you getting.
7/10
9.3.2002 -
boyd013@ - age: 50+
Movie was disjointed and slow. The only emotion showed was between a young adult and an older woman. I could'n tell if Sissy Spacek's stage of grief was Denial or Shock and was even more bewildered to find out that revenge was the order of the day. To think that a cold-blooded plan could satisfy a loss was unbearable. Not Oscar material. Wait for the video.
6/10
5.3.2002 -
lyoneta@
This movie is horrible... I'm shocked to read reviews that are actually good about this movie... Did we watch the same thing? It's predictable and boring. I thought since it was nominated for so many awards that it would actually be worth it. Boy was I wrong. Marisa Tomei's character is pathetic as the mother who watches her lover get killed by her ex-husband. It was her fault!! And what was with Sissy Spacek teaching that horrible singing class... it had nothing to do with anything... as did most of the movie... scenes did not tie together well at all!
2/10
3.3.2002 -
jenndeschamps@ - age: 18-25
What a horrible movie! This was THE worst movie I have ever seen in my entire life! The acting was awfull... it seemed as if they kept on forgetting their lines, and it wouldn't end!!! Also, there were sooooooo many pointless scenes, and also the title had nothing to do with the movie. Finally, if you really want to waste your money on watching some old guy walking around in his boxers then go see In the bedroom.
1/10
3.3.2002 -
the_devil55@ - age: 18-25
Absolutely wonderful. This is a rare film that beautifully portrays complex human emotion. This won't be for everyone, but more for thinkers. The lack of music was unique for Hollywood and gave the film outstanding quality. For people who enjoy this, I highly recommend "Waking Life", another film that will leave you thinking and with just that much more insight into life.
10/10
2.3.2002 -
coffee_freak61@ - age: 18-25
A very well structured film. The story has the predictability of greek tragedy. The building of tensions is meticulous and at the end the characters are crushed by their destiny. Recommended only for mature audience.
9/10
1.3.2002 -
crouget@ - age: 50+
DONT GO, DONT GO, DONT GO, DONT GO. This movie was so bad, I mean... how long can you sit and watch a guy cut his lawn and trim his leaves... there was nothing happening for over two hours... just people talking about nothing... go for the first fifteen minutes, then leave for two hours, and then come in for the last ten minutes... and that should about cover this bad movie... I need therapy again after this... if this movie wins any awards, then I believe there are some really sick people out there... artsy fartsy types who are deranged and just looking for some weird movie to give accolades to... that's it... I'm outa here.
1/10
27.2.2002 -
johnnywest@ - age: 36-49
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Being an avid movie watcher I see everything that comes out and rent videos as well for the ones that are less enticing in respects to shelling out my $ 12.00. When I heard that this movie was up for a best actress nomination I figured it would be a great selection... WRONG!!! This movie gives a whole new meaning to the word BORING!!! YAWN YAWN YAWN... I actually nodded off in the middle of it. Thankfully I was spared 10 minutes of watching a statgnant, ill-filmed, badly edited piece of amateurish-looking celuloid not worthy of being used as bird cage liner!! The only redeeming factor of this Hollywood mistake is that Marisa Tomei does a credible acting job in this pitiful excuse for a film. ACADEMY AWARD MATERIAL... GET REAL!!!
1/10
22.2.2002 -
francin@ - age: 36-49
Wow!!!. I am in shock... this has got to be the worst movie I have ever seen... unbelievable... I sat there and kept waiting for something... there were scenes that did not make any sense at all... the director decided not to use too much mood music... and it affected the movie... acting?what acting? this movie did not make sense at all... at one point I started laughing at the silly scenes... that had no reason to be there... I am someone that usually likes all movies I see... good or bad I can find something good in all movies... this one I could not... I heard somewhere this movie was nominated for something... if it was... I will never listen to reviews ever again... because this was the pits!!
1/10
21.2.2002 -
alfieo33@ - age: 26-35
Simply chilling!!
9/10
21.2.2002 -
schreibmir@ - age: 26-35
Maybe the oscar nominations unfairly lifted my expectations. I like Sissy Spacek a lot, but this role was not deserving of a nomination. Yes, the photography was wonderful. However, the movie was just ordinary, it never delivered on its potential.
6/10
18.2.2002 -
dwstutt@ - age: 36-49
Bravo, an excellent, well crafted movie. Finally we have a colour film that was shot with the same angles and creativeness as the best black and white films. Citizen Kane comes to mind. The beauty of individual shots are nothing short of breathtaking. The fades are superb. As has been said over and over again, the acting is deserving of Oscar. Many theatre goers are not going to understand this movie but, it is a gift of beauty, thought, and intellegence for those of us who see cinema as an art. There have been many colour movies that have been well acted, many that have been well shot, to have all this in on package is such a treat. American cinema is coming of age.
10/10
17.2.2002 -
gbarbe@ - age: 50+
Understated realism and grace... this film was like watching the minor details of one's life projected onto a screen - as in they aren't very exciting or dramatic but they are real. I liked the cinematic conventions used to illustrate the lapses of time; also, the way that there were many short scenes with little or no dialogue that said very much about how the characters were feeling. Does anyone have any thoughts about what the deer in the forest was a symbol of?
7/10
17.2.2002 -
fakeredhead@ - age: 26-35
I am amazed that such a predictable and unoriginal movie could be nominated for so many awards. It was filled with countless useless scenes which made the movie seem way too long. Most of the characters were so poorly developed that it was difficult to feel any emotion for any of them. And how in the world did Sissy Spacek win a Golden Globe for a part that any amateur actor could have pulled off just as well. I guess it's just another illustration of the politics and corruption involved in these award shows... reminiscent of how the Russians pulled off that Gold metal in skating!
3/10
16.2.2002 -
genguy@ - age: 26-35
It is the next day, and I am still thinking about In the Bedroom. It's rare that a movie has this kind of effect on me... I read a review today that said "This is one of those movies where we feel indiscreet for eavesdropping on peoples private moments, but the thriller aspects of the story make it impossible to look away" and that is exactly how it feels. I feel like a voyeur... and I spose henceforth where the title came. I am struggling with a complete understanding of the metaphors at the end. It ended on such a quick note (in my opinion) that I wasn't able to fully interpret Dr. Fowler's true feelings. If anyone would like to discuss, please email me! I love dissecting!
8/10
15.2.2002 -
pronique@ - age: 26-35
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