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Theatrical Release Date:
12/11/2009
DVD Release Date:
07/06/2010
Run Time:
105min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Weinstein Company
MPAA Rating:
R for some disturbing images and nudity/sexual content.
Genre(s):
Drama
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as a totally straight, but kinda metro guy, i thought this movie was freako awesome.. i could go on and on, but just about everything you want in a good movie, it had.. i mean all elements, from the a... cting to the story to the cinematography and the music was haunting and kinda epic.. i know a lot of people wont get it, bc it\'s def an indie art film, but if you are deciding to see it or not.. ask yourself, did I think Shrek was b/a? or is There Will Be Blood awesomesauce.. if you liked Shrek, keep looking, if you like TWBB, then you\'ll love it Full Review
As a male heterosexual I found it difficult to connect and empathize with the loss of a male homosexual partner, but the skillful and well crafted production and acting helped me connect somewhat. I ... would rate this 3 stars in terms of my enjoyment of the film, 4 stars in recognition of the fine acting and production, and would say it is a 5 star movie for those with positive feelings about male to male love relationships for whom the movie would have much meaning. Full Review
This movie was excellent. I recently lost my spouse, and the emotions shown in this film were exactly what I had felt and still do feel. It was very hard to watch but was "dead on". The r... eviews saying it was over the top apparently have not gone through this life shattering experience themselves. It was "real life". Full Review
Oh my goodness! I wish a lawyer would know about the suffering of the human heart....in which case he woud have appreciated (perhaps) this wonderful movie well deserving of the Oscar's nomination. Dea... r jbdlawyer do go indeed to school's production : that's more your intelectual challenge Full Review
I am just curious about the haters of this movie. What movies do you think are good?
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