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Conversations with Other Women
  • Release Date: Aug 11, 2006
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17

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  1. ChuckR.
    Aug 24, 2006
    8
    I thought, at first, that the split screen would drive me crazy, but after a few minutes became absorbed in the film. It's a different way of telling an old story, and therefore adds something to it. I saw it a second time so that I could see "how it was done." And I saw a slightly different movie the second time, presumably because I changed the frames I was focused on.
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  2. CynthiaH.
    Apr 5, 2007
    9
    A brilliant piece of work!! Though it was so distracting to watch the split screens at the beginning, the story just draws you in. The conversation, as well as the chemistry and tension between the 2 people are captivating.
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  3. GollyT.
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    Best movie of the year, by far. Great performances, brilliant use of split screen.
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  4. CatrionaB.
    Oct 23, 2007
    8
    It reminded me of a play - with the split screen you are looking at one actor, but can see the other out of the corner of your eye, without completely taking in what they are doing. As Chuck mentioned above, it would be interesting to see it again from the other perspective. Very much enjoyed it and the chemistry between the leads is beautiful to watch and very real.
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  5. PaulB.
    Mar 26, 2007
    8
    The split screen takes some getting use to, but it actually wins you over and become an integral part of the movie. I'm not much for clever 'new' techniques, but this one eventually worked. As for the story, it was simple but well-acted. If you've ever been in love with someone and you both knew there wouldn't have a happy ending, you'll definitely relate to this story. The characters were real and the dialogue was simple. Charming movie.… Expand
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  6. RobinsNest
    Feb 9, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A love story although mis-titled as their is only one woman. Ms Carter is wonderful as always but Mr Eckhart is uncomfortable in the role. He is either making jokes or overly depressed. This must be to hide his true feelings, he wants back in her life, but he is not strong enough for me to want them to get back together. Even with his performance I liked the film, talky as it is. Ms Carter is sexy, aloof, mysterious, and I'd want to get back with her! She did make the right choice on not continuing with Mr Eckhart. A solid whimsical, poignant film I rate a B. One very important plus-the entire movie is filmed in split screen. At the start i was not sure if this was temporary and it was a bit off putting. As the film progressed I was able to see different POV's and it heightened my enjoyment. Must have been a very difficult task when editing; like putting together two different films that have to "work" side by side.… Expand
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Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: John DeFore
    60
    That the movie holds viewers' attention despite its contrivances is a testament to the script and acting.
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  2. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Anthony Lane
    50
    In the end, the problem with Conversations with Other Women is not that it pulls an ordinary romance into unfamiliar shapes but that it doesn't pull far enough. It may be dotted with fine observations, yet somehow the charm of its novelty grows stale, and the airless feeling of a closed set begins to fester.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    60
    The battle of the sexes is restaged to clever but inconsequential effect in Conversations With Other Women. Very much a case of old wine in a new bottle.
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