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deckard.

i'm not religious at all, and kinda hated emily watson's character all throughout the movie but.... spoiler

2 years ago

moviefan28

Amazing a must watch

4 years 5 months ago

-1flb2-

Content wise this was a hard movie to watch. Very depressing, but true to real life issues: which was not sugarcoated. This movie pushed all the emotional buttons.

7 years 10 months ago

Wow, they actually use defibrillators correctly! First in response to a fibrillation trace on an ECG, then later a flat-lining patient is treated with chest compressions.

Apart from that the film is great, and I think it may be Von Trier's best work.

8 years 6 months ago

secretballer83

tough watch

9 years ago

acolthart

One of Lars Von Trier's most depressing film, or arguably even one of the most depressing films ever made. Breaking the Waves looks into the lives of a happy couple who suddenly face a battle with physical and mental disabilities. A realist drama with ground breaking performances from both Watson and Skarsgard. A long but rewarding watch, with quiet a surprise ending.

10 years 7 months ago

nicolaskrizan

heartbreaking

http://beyond1001movies.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/528-5/

11 years ago

Paper_Okami

I wasn't affected at all, it just didn't work for me and felt ridiculous throughout the film.

It does not have an emotional punch even close to films like:

Sansho The Bailiff
Ikiru
Tokyo Story
Red Angel
In a Year of 13 Moons
Ali:Fear Eats the Soul
In the Mood For Love
Farewell my Concubine
Carrie
The Best Years of Our Lives

11 years 5 months ago