Directed by:
John TurturroScreenplay:
John TurturroCinematography:
Tom SternCast:
James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Steve Buscemi, Christopher Walken, Aida Turturro, Mandy Moore, Mary-Louise Parker, Eddie Izzard, Adam LeFevre (more)VOD (4)
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The movie tells the story of one man's journey into infidelity and redemption. It stars JAMES GANDOLFINI as our hero Nick Murder and revolves around the repercussions of his adultery and doomed fascination with the flame haired seductress Tula (KATE WINSLET). For Kitty (SUSAN SARANDON), Nick's long suffering wife, his treachery is the final straw. With faith in her husband shattered she surprises even herself with the ferocity of her anger as she struggles to cope with his betrayal. It is only through a tragic twist of fate that Nick finally understands the extent of the pain he has inflicted on his family. With time running out he discovers the essential value of Kitty's love and respect. (Warner Bros. UK)
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This is a contrived posturing from an artist who apparently believes himself to be overflowing with all-round talent and for anything he touches to turn to gold. Unfortunately not. At times, I was surprised that so many A-list actors/actresses had not thought twice about getting involved here. John Turturro better be in front of the camera next time, not behind it. It was quite a task to finish watching this showcase of "nothing".
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Imaginative, vulgar, with beautiful music and lyrics, a great cast (especially Kate Winslet, Susan Sarandon and James Gandolfini), perfect editing and camera work, etc. I have to say that this is a film that is really hard to rate. Some of the ideas (the circumcision, for example) and scenes (Gandolfini's fight with the neighbor's guy interspersed with the daughter singing) are really original. The vulgarity was dense in places, but that's not always a bad thing, and it took a lot of determination to make something like this - 4* (75%).
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