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Jaqo
Had a lot of expectations to this one, and I'm sorry to say it didn't quite live up to them. A good film, nevertheless, and Saoirse Ronan was amazing! She deserves all the credit for this one.dajmasta94
Once again Jackson overcrowds his film with flashy CGI that ultimately ends up feeling like style over substance. Not a terrible film by any means but Jackson seems stuck in a fog of reliance on post production visuals that keep his work from transcending into something more cohesive and effective. Performances vary and there are entire sequences that feel completely out of place and unnecessary. Ultimately the things it gets right are slightly overshadowed by the perpetual amateur nature of Jackson's sensibilities as a filmmaker.Emiam
6+/10Beautiful movie adaptation of her imaginative "above-middle-world", from which she cannot get into heaven without trying to help the investigation on Earth on the sting of her mysterious death. Tucci plays creepy. I started reading the book when it came...
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The Lovely Bones is a very strange choice of project for Peter Jackson post-Lord of the Rings, and though it has fantastical effects sequences and is a book adaptation, it doesn't feel at all like his other work. I was impressed both by its stylish shooting and its touching human drama, so that wasn't a complaint. Essentially, the film is a ghost story from the point of view of the ghost. It delves into upsetting territory - a 14-year-old girl killed by a serial killer and the events that follow - but somehow remains tasteful. It's horrifying, and yet keeps a sense of wonder and is ultimately uplifting and delightful. Quite odd on the emotional spectrum. Jackson prepares us for the crime from very early on, building tension while we fall in love with the family, and then (as the book does, I imagine) confounds expectations in the aftermath. Saoirse Ronan is affecting and believable in the central role, and there are some great performances by the likes of Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci. I was less convinced by the parents, Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz, bringing a numbness probably called for, but that felt so underplayed they weren't technically able to render emotion appropriately. Overlooked in between Peter Jackson's more epic genre fare, it's definitely worth the watch.Audrina
How I cried during this movie. Stirred up a lot of emotions in me...Really strong movie.mnms
I really enjoyed this film, I was on the edge of my seat during all the scenes with the murderer (great acting!). But when the film would switch to the girl in limbo I found it very soppy and saccharine, the film could have done without these overly sentimental scenes and aside from them the film was very gripping and a great killer-on-the-loose crime solving film.BenShee
Tucci has RANGE, hey?LunaCSunshine
This was a lot more intense than I thought it would be.Very surreal
Princess_Of_Snails
I knew going into this that the movie probably wasn't going to be as great as the novel I just finished, but I can't help but feel disappointed at all the missed opportunities in the film to make it memorable. I give it a 5/10. Watchable, but not great.elifcan
it was very excitingairi86ja
Like it a lot.Nice and sensitive fairy-tale including beautiful Ost.
Well, nothing really to surprise, when director is Peter Jackson.
And Rachel Weisz - glorious as always.
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Lisa Hsiao
The director talks about death in a beautiful and interesting way. The soundtracks are brilliant!Saraxx
A brilliantly artistic and unusual film. A definite favourite.TeeJFilmReviews
Lovely film to watching with interesting visuals and a captivating and touching performance from Saorise Ronan. I felt though that the film covered too many bases. I would buy the film if I wasnt skintShowing items 1 – 15 of 21