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Patricia Clarkson
Reviews Featuring Patricia Clarkson
Despite parts of the movie not sitting at all well with Haynes' intended period recreation, Far From Heaven undeniably takes a fascinating look at American racism (and, to a lesser extent, homophobia) which is as relevant today as it was in the 50s.
All the lyrical awkwardness of first love in a small town, unfortunately accompanied by all the meandering ponderousness of a country river.
Confronting viewers with an ugly picture of themselves that some may not wish to see, this fable of corruption, exploitation and vengeance in a one-dog town is a classic story told in a bold new way, with never a dull moment.
Riffing off the Thanksgiving myth, 'Pieces of April' offsets sentimentality with some hard-hitting cynicism. Intelligent, painful, and ultimately very moving.
Keenly observed, quietly engaging, very much sticking to its own timetable, and on a refreshingly different track from Hollywood's locomotive behemoths.
When its portrayed as enjoyably as this, its tough to see how tax inspection ever got its bad name.
US hockey fans may well love this opportunity to revisit former glories but everyone else is likely to be left as cold as all that ice.
Not necessarily a bad movie, but despite many solid performances, theres ultimately a disconnect in this supposed romantic comedy that isnt really much of either.
Another Scorsese classic, its not the horror film it was touted as, but thats OK, because its just plain good.
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