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27 user reviews

7.8/10

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Good movie overall, slow in some parts and some seemingly unnecessary scenes. Perhaps Tommy Lee Jones's best performance. Incredible acting. Good message.
7/10
30.10.2008 - maureen@ - age: 26-35
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The fact that Tommy Lee Jones' character changes his point of view along the film about the Army and the situation in Irak is I think, what a lot of Americans feel about it and that coud be a reason to see that movie.
6/10
23.3.2008 - pscricq@ - age: 36-49
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It is good movie but some weak points. But totally good for one time.
7/10
25.10.2007 - mmrd000@ - age: 26-35
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Haggis' ability to put his finger on the pulse of his characters is becoming uncanny. No giants are slain here, only held at bay. Tommy Lee Jones' minimalist portrayal of an old warrior and Charlize Theron's overdrive portrayal of a young warrior are performances to behold. This film will become greater with the passage of time, not lesser.
8/10
22.10.2007 - m,j,brown@ - age: 50+
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A very powerful performance by Tommy Lee Jones. It is a very thought-provoking view of the role of the military in Iraq, and how all wars eventually corrupt and destroy the souls of soldiers. The parents (Tommy Lee Jones and Susan Sarandon) of a son gone missing get dragged down a convoluted road and the revelations along the way are most disturbing. There is no glamorization of war in this movie.
9/10
20.10.2007 - mikebrunet@ - age: 50+
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An excellent movie which makes you remember the real life and shows you that a war is not that the people need. There are more important things in life than making your degree and watching news. On the example of one family military drama we can see that the Army is another "society" where rules are different. Great starring, true story.
8/10
20.10.2007 - norenko@ - age: 26-35
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Hi, this movie is like a fat man who wears tight jeans. Awkward and quite revolting. No style. Idiotic. Flat as a pizza under an elephant's pillow. Desperate for nods. Easy to discard from memory. Hackneyed. Stale. Laughable. Sweaty. Stinky. Soon to be dead and buried (that's the good news) Although I did like the character in the office scene with the umbrella very much. Bravo to that one moment.
1/10
17.10.2007 - bunkerforceadams@ - age: 26-35
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Did not enjoy this film at all. There was no middle or end to the film.
3/10
13.10.2007 - rld1313@ - age: 36-49
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This is a very interesting movie that gave an insight of what soldiers goes thru. Excellent performance by Tommy Lee Jones. A movie worth seeing...
7/10
10.10.2007 - sentenza99@ - age: 26-35
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Whatever one's view of the war in Iraq, this is a must-see. The film is very well written, the acting is absolutely superb, and the subject is one that every thinking person should wrestle with in my opinion.
10/10
8.10.2007 - frish_wiebe@ - age: 26-35
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There's a good movie in here, it's just fighting against writer/director Paul Haggis' worst urges. The performances are great (Tommy Lee Jones has never been better), the cinematography stark and detailed, and the themes all very interesting, but too often the film descends into maudlin sentimentality, with it's central mystery bludgeoningly obvious from the get go. That every bit of narrative subtlety or uncertainty is spelled, and loudly at that, time and time again makes one wonder if director Haggis has zero faith in his audience, or zero faith in himself. And it's a pity, because he gets so much right.
4/10
4.10.2007 - ben_croll@ - age: 18-25
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The kind of movie that leaves me thinking about it the next day. Subtle and well-tempered acting, and convincing dialog. Tommy Lee Jones is grandiose.
8/10
3.10.2007 - fuel@ - age: 36-49
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[ATTENTION: This review reveals content of the movie.]
This is the first time that I have rated a film as a "10". It is a masterpiece, written, produced and directed by Paul Haggis, and he has "done it" -- again! Go and see it -- NOW! But be warned: this is not a "nice" film. Be prepared to be shaken. Post-traumatic stress syndrome does horrible things to soldiers -- especially when the Army's leadership and their political masters refuse to acknowledge that horrible things occur in war. By doing so, soldiers are deluded into thinking that horrible acts of death and destruction are somehow "normal". I have heard suggested that this film is an indictment of war. Possibly so, but to my mind this film is more an indictment of a society that, in the interests of political expediency, refuses to acknowledge the horrors that are perpetrated in its name. Tommy Lee Jones is perfectly cast as the honored proud Vietnam veteran forced to confront what the Army has done to and with his son. Charlize Theron is also excellent; she represents "the innocent civilian" finally forced to confront the unacknowledged horrors of war represented by the callous behaviour of the traumatized veterans. As a final but important thought, I would encourage anyone seeing this film to stay right through to the end of the credits. The last image on the screen underlines the dedication," For the children," and the viewer is left wondering which set of children is being referred to, the children of Iraq -- or the children of the United States. (This film was evidently directed at an American audience, so the references above to the "Army" and its military and political leadership clearly refer to the U. S. Army. But we in Canada need to ask ourselves whether -- or maybe to what extent -- this film might apply to Canada and the Canadian Forces.)
10/10
2.10.2007 - john,anderson@ - age: 50+
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One patriots journey to find out just how f%@#@ed up his country really is. Very patient film making. A little slow for my taste but what the heck.
7/10
2.10.2007 - bootybooth@ - age: 26-35
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Thoroughly enjoyed the performances by Tommy L. Jones, Charlene and Susan S. But, the film is so long and bogged down with the investigation that 2 people behind me fell asleep (snoring!) I also felt the need to escape if it wasn't for the personal performances. I had no sense of caring for the victim (son in Iraq- back in USA) and the overkill of the American Flag throughout. Sadly disappointed after Paul Haggis's other offerings. I felt this film had too much focus on drug-related issues and needed to stick to the 'war theme'. Not my cup of tea for a young kid vs/ war theme. Again, I did enjoy the performances. The filming was a bit flat too.
6/10
1.10.2007 - judgeoscar@ - age: 36-49
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An excellent movie, Tommy Lee Jones is very good.
9/10
1.10.2007 - mariette,robichaud@ - age: 50+
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Nice to see a movie that doesn't depict the horrors of violence by showing it but rather makes you think about what it does to people. It was a slow moving film but was interesting and I got absorbed by the story of this missing soldier. I recommend this one!
8/10
1.10.2007 - mechlin@ - age: 36-49
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Tommy Lee Jones is so far this year a hands down winner of the Best Actor Academy Award. If Charlise Theron is nominated in best actresss, she will probably lose to Angeliane Jolie or Cate Blanchett but if they submit her for best supporting actress she should walk away with it. A huge improvement over her last fiasco.
10/10
30.9.2007 - superen@ - age: 50+
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Excellent... as other viewers said, makes you think of the effects of going to war on young people... definitely an anti-war film...
10/10
28.9.2007 - norman_haerens@ - age: 36-49
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The victims of the Iraqi war don't all fall on Iraq soil. The same could be said about any war I suppose.'In the valley of Elah' is a good movie and it's fairly well acted. The beginning is mumbled, it's slow developing but I'm just plain tired of looking at the American flag like it was worshiped like a God. David Bowie may have been right when he said 'God is an American! Albeit, this movie would deserve a bigger audience.
8/10
26.9.2007 - black,jack@ - age: 50+
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It was mind blowing and a realy thoughful movie!!! :D
10/10
24.9.2007 - shanaedoom@ - age: 13-17
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Tommy Lee Jones face grows even craggier throughout this spiral into despair and disillusionment. An excellent performance - perhaps his best. It is a grueling tale but he delivers an Oscar worthy interpretation with grace and dignity. Charlize Theron excels with steely resolve as a crusading detective. Both are committed parents dealing with a complex, challenging situation where hierarchical bureaucracies strangling in ambiguity hide the truth. Susan Sarandon delivers a riveting, understated performance as a grieving mother facing the worst imaginable circumstance. The real nemesis is unjust war and the resulting loss of heroic integrity. However, an ancient hero does survive to raise the flag: a very American motif that may seem grandiose and overstated to many Canadians. But the film ends in an act of conviction and judgment that rings true while challenging those raised blindly pledging allegiance. The symbolism is powerful. All humanity is in distress and we cannot resolve it ourselves. We are globally stuck waiting for the next world-wrenching act of terrorism. And what we fear most we attract. Just like David facing Goliath in the Valley of Elah.
9/10
24.9.2007 - iispiral@ - age: 50+
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