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In the Bedroom
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MPAA RATING: R for some violence and language
Starring Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek, Nick Stahl, William Mapother, Marisa Tomei, and William Wise
Set in a tranquil town on the coast of Maine, In the Bedroom tells the story of a couple (Spacek, Wilkinson) whose only child is involved in a love affair with a single mother (Tomei). When the relationship comes to a sudden and tragic end, each person must face the intensely difficult decision of how to respond. (Miramax)
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Robert Festinger
Todd Field Andre Dubus (short story Killings) |
| DIRECTED BY: | Todd Field |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: August 13, 2002 Video: August 13, 2002 Theatrical: November 23, 2001 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 131 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
Nominated for five Oscars in 2002, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Sissy Spacek), Best Actor (Tom Wilkinson), and Best Adapted Screenplay. Named Best Picture of 2001 by the Los Angeles Critics Association. Picked up three Golden Globe nominations, including one winner: Best Actress (Spacek). Special Jury Prize for Spacek and Wilkinson, 2001 Sundance Film Festival; Satyajit Ray Award, 2001 London Film Festival.
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The average user rating for this movie is 7.4 (out of 10) based on 61 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Creedence B. gave it a10:
just from scanning the shown critic's lowest ratings(and i'm sure they are in the minority), i really wonder, just what is a good film to so-called 'critics'.....the acting was superb, the directing very.....life-like is the only way i can describe it........and the story so heart-wrenching, i wonder how anyone could not be moved by this comment on society in the most genuine and well-rounded view of death of a loved one (in this case murder) that i have ever seen.
dave z gave it a10:
I bought this used before knowing anything about the film from blockbuster. What a great choice! This movie stirs the soul. I think we can all relate to at least 1 if not all the main characters involved. The villain is unclear... it seems as all the characters hold some form of evil inside of them whether it be by neglect, indifference, anger or revenge. This movie will no doubt leave you with the same kind of gratification that one had gotten from hearing that Hitler committed suicide before serving justice.
Paolo A gave it a10:
Good.
J. Ryan G. gave it a6:
Doesn't seem to age very well. I remember being strongly affected by the film immediately upon seeing it. I also remember doing an awful lot of work to conjure up those feelings. The film didn't necessarily drag them out of me. And so, as years go by, and after seeing it once or twice more, it seems quite unremarkable. I still like Marisa Tomei a lot in this role, but I have become especially frustrated at Sissy Spacek's rather dull performance.
Joe A. gave it a10:
Movies don't get much better than this. Reality is always more interesting than fiction, and this is life imitating art.
Michael M. gave it a 10:
Without a doubt, One of the finest movies ever made! This movie is such an excellent film. It is a tiny bit slow at parts, but isn't every movie? The acting is what really makes this movie so great. The story is about a New England couple, Matt (Tom Wilkinson) and Ruth (Sissy Spacek) Fowler who both deal with the loss of their son Frank (Nick Stahl), who was murdered by his older girlfriend's (Marissa Tomei) ex-husband (William Mapother). After the killer gets set loose due to lack of evidence, they both can't believe it. With anger they even start blaming each other. The mother chooses to not only blame Frank's girlfriend but her husband Matt also. This is an excellent movie not only good for drama fans but for others. Sissy Spacek is beyond fantastic in her role, while Marissa Tomei is very good also. I would have to say the best performance in the whole movie is Tom Wilkinson's absolutley compelling and riveting performance that should (but of course didn't) win him the Oscar for Best Actor. Denzel Washington was the most popular, that's why he won the award. It was also politcally correct at the time. If you haven't already watch this film. It is very depressing so make sure to have a tissue box with you. Tom Wilkinson and Sissy Spacek's performances remain to this day some of the greatest performances I've ever seen on screen or anywhere! (10/23/04)
Gerron K gave it a 10:
This film comes close to flawless as it ever could. With an absolutely riveting performance by Sissy Spacek and a powerful performance by Tim Wilkinson, this film is one of the top films of 2000. Quite disturbing, yet artistic, this film is poetic and poignant. It epitomizes what a film can be when everything is in order.

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