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Release Date:
7 November 2008 (Italy) moreTagline:
Love heals. Love absolves. Love burns.Plot:
A drama with a two-tiered storyline concerning a mother (Basinger) and daughter (Theron) who try to form a bond after the young woman's difficult childhood. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(108 articles)
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Interesting story but technically incoherent more (21 total)Cast
(Credited cast) | Charlize Theron | ... | Sylvia |
 | Kim Basinger | ... | Gina |
 | Jennifer Lawrence | ... | Mariana |
 | José María Yazpik | ... | Carlos |
 | Joaquim de Almeida | ... | Nick |
 | Tessa Ia | ... | Maria |
 | Diego J. Torres | ... | Cristobal |
 | J.D. Pardo | ... | Young Santiago |
 | Danny Pino | ... | Santiago |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | John Corbett | ... | John |
 | Brett Cullen | ... | Robert |
 | Gray Eubank | ... | Lawrence |
 | Rafael Hernández | ... | Doctor Armendariz |
 | Toni Marie Lopez | ... | The woman |
 | Sean McGrath | ... | Scott |
| Cesar Miramontes | ... | Plaza street vendor |
 | Marty Papazian | ... | Young Man |
 | TJ Plunkett | ... | Pat |
| Chris Ranney | ... | Grocery Shopper |
| Aide Rodriguez | ... | Operator |
 | Fernanda Romero | ... | Sophie |
 | Kacie Thomas | ... | Vivi |
 | Robin Tunney | ... | Laura |
| Malcolm Ullery | ... | Priest's helper |
 | Stacy Marie Warden | ... | Monnie |
 | Taylor Warden | ... | Bobby |
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Rated R for sexuality, nudity and language.Parents Guide:
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Canada:111 min (Toronto International Film Festival) | UK:106 minColour:
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USA:R | UK:15 | Netherlands:12 | Sweden:7 | Japan:PG12 | Portugal:M/16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (British Columbia/Ontario)Fun Stuff
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The pace of the film (probably due to poor editing) is inconsistent. The first half of the film is engrossing, but the second half can be easily predicted. A lot of scenes of the second half can be edited out. Apart from the poor editing, the story itself and the way the story was told are intriguing. The film is women centric and portrays many issues concerning women: breast cancer, housework/chores, mother-daughter relationship, postnatal depression etc.. Charlize Theron suits the leading role particularly after her outstanding performance in the film Monster. But there again exists inconsistency of her appearance in the film (probably due to make-up/lighting filming) - sometimes she appears younger and sometimes older. It's understandable as the director's debut, but I think the director needs to work harder in order to coherently deliver an engaging and technically sound film.