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Impressions: the kid had mental problems or is heartless. Or maybe he just can't see past his own selfish id because he's a child. Anna pushed to the breaking point is a woman who can't let go. Glazer's direction was well-timed and beautifully staged and edited to depict the slow unraveling of Anna and her husband. damn that kid was a good actor... however, the script was unbelievable, at times.

Christopher

7Feb13

"He kicked my chair!" silly, silly movie, great music score

Harry Rossi

5Nov12

I'd like to start by mentioning that at this moment, I'm not quite sure what this movie is trying to say, I'm gonna have to sit on it. That being said, the film is stupendous. Kidman is a god, the visuals are to die for. The atmosphere is extremely creepy story is wonderful. Still trying to figure it out completely but that doesn't mean it isn't a magnificent film.

This is Jake Kath

27Oct12

This movie creeps up on you, slaps you on the ass, and makes you its bitch until the credits roll. It shocks and quakes for hours. I feel the coldness in every frame. I feel the spell that Kidman is under. I feel the boy's want. How can you not?

Eleni Ashton

24Jul12

It appears I found this a lot more believable (not that that's all that important) than most. Equal parts frightening and heartbreaking. Flawless.

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ramosbarajas

9Jul12

One of the best-paced films I have ever seen. Everything flows perfectly from beginning to end, with faltering a bit towards the end , but no other conspicuous jumps. The writing and performances were equally as powerful, with Kidman being the standout without taking from the secondary actors. But I think the direction is the strongest element. Glazer's vision is masterfully achieved and augmented by Desplat's score.

J. O.

24Jun12

An interesting concept with some very solid performances, but ultimately wraps up a little too neatly and conveniently - an unconventional film with a very conventional arc. Perhaps a better film in the same vein of reincarnation is Benedek Fliegauf's "Womb" from 2010. In the end, "Birth" is very watchable, very engaging, but leaves us wanting too much more (in a negative sense).

Classroom Battles

6Dec11

Beautiful and haunting. Nicole is probably at her best.

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MarcH

10Nov11

That face during the symphony, her mix of anguish and elation as the film progresses....man, when Kidman finds the right film, she's the best there is.

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cinefriend

31Aug11

beautiful and haunting. gorgeous, sweeping score.

Catarina Gomes

11Aug11

Liked the concept but kept thinking that something was missing in the end. Still, I found it very interesting. There's all a cold grey environment going on very apropriate for the theme. The opera scene is amazing.

Joaopa

20Jun11

Birth is an underrated film. Fact. It is a beautiful film, with a beautiful story, not to mention the soundtrack, which opts for no obvious moments (the scene of the opera, close to Kidman: fantastic). Had the same problem as Walter Salles's Dark Water for example. But time is always a second chance. I recommend. Just do not wait for scares. www.cinemadebuteco.com

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Lee Bullitt

28Apr11

Full review Here! - http://liveforfilm.tumblr.com/post/147270323/birth-2004

Heredity

30Mar11

Brilliant!

Marcus WP

3Jan11

like...there's something great about this movie, but its also pretty damn silly

Addiena of Mubi land

22Dec10

Something you looked forward to 'til the end.

Joseph Wallace

19Sep10

If there is one film I could steal directing credit for, it is this one. I love everything about this (except for Nicole's performance - which at times is too forced). Perfect match of cinematography, music, light and time.

wendy and lucy

16Sep10

that boy actor is surprisingly good and attractive.(maybe i shouldn't have said that.wow ,it's kinda creepy.)

Lars Ole Kristiansen

30Jun10

It's a catastrophy that this film got so many poor reviews. Definitely a flawed masterpiece, but so intriguing that I'll easily forgive it's shortcomings. Glazer's style is pure, classic cinema at it's best and Desplats score is nothing short of masterful. The performances are great and the plot is so original, so daring that I instantly fell in deep love with this strange, suspenseful and visually gorgeous film.

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Dennis Lyons

26Jun10

Nicole Kidman's chilling performance pierces through the heart of an engaged woman in despair, in between lives and desperatley in love. The catch is that she isn't in love with her fiance, she's in love with her husband... who's been dead for ten years. Hearing the actress speak about what drew her to this project on Charlie Rose's program leaves little doubt as to her intentions of conveying the power of love.