greg x
3Oct11
That's a good question, why indeed?
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Adam Cook
29Sep11
Out of all the people I'm following, I am the only one who has given this a negative rating...Why?
Threske
26Jun11
Four star average, MUBI? Really? This film is so pretentiously far up its own ass in its efforts to seem profound, the old conventions of original character development and subplot exposition are glossed over in favor of the half-formed, nonsensical Pied Piper motif. Egoyan tries ever so hard to create a dreamlike atmosphere and Lynch-esque enigmatic plot- he just forgot the minor details of substance and meaning. ★★
SALESK
12Apr11
Imagine if the tragedies of Fargo were played with a straight face, it might give you an idea of The Sweet Hereafter, a film that has no qualms showing you people in terrible situations who may or may not be terrible people themselves...or maybe that distinction is irrelevant. Sarah Polley is something else in this.
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AntioneOscar69
1Apr11
This film is a masterpiece. A stunningly heartfelt look at loss and grief, with an excellent cast, Holm and Polley especially deserving Oscar nominations.
UNRELIABLE NARRATOR
25Sep10
Atom Egoyan has cemented his place as one of my favorite non-linear storytellers. The narrative of this films unfolds in such a perfect way. The scenes on the flight are outstanding. Would make a neat double feature with Ang Lee's 'The Ice Storm'.
Hideous Bitch Princess
13Sep10
I found the style by which the narrative unfolds to be interesting, and there are some very tasteful shots of the British-Columbian mountains, but the movie is just way too goofy without meaning to be. It often feels like a Hallmark movie of the week, with characters who come off so cheesy that the film could be presented as a homage to Twin Peaks. Can't say I understand the acclaim this film has received.
Law
7Dec09
A succinctly and perceptively structured meditation on mortality and tragedy that repeatedly hits the right emotional notes. Thematically, the various parallels and mirrors drawn by Egoyan are starkly sucessful and the themes explored are meticulously covered and intriguing. The atmosphere of mourning that pervades the narrative renders the film thoroughly immersive when laid along the serene pacing. Hence brilliant.
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baddaboom
26May09
“Something's happening that's taking our children away. ” How does a community deal with an unspeakable tragedy? A perfect film. Soberly peels back the faces we wear for our families, our friends, our neighbors, ourselves. I’ve seen it once. I remember it all. More Baddaboom Reviews: http://web.me.com/paddybon/Site/My_favorite_flicks.html
Joe Bowman
26Dec08
Deeply affecting even 10 years later. I hope it doesn't stand as the last great film Egoyan makes, but 'The Sweet Hereafter' is easily one of the most successful novel-to-film adaptations I've ever seen.