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64 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hope Davis, Jake Gyllenhaal
  • Summary: Proof is the compelling story of an enigmatic young woman haunted by her father's past and the shadow of her own future, exploring the links between genius and madness, the tender relationships between fathers and daughters and the nature of truth and family. (Miramax)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    An extraordinary thriller... The film centers on two remarkable performances, by Gwyneth Paltrow and Hope Davis.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    100
    Paltrow gives the performance of the year, and perhaps of her career, in this extraordinary and powerful dissection of genius, jealousy, madness and serenity.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Anna Smith
    60
    Paltrow does an excellent job as the shy loner, affecting youthful, sulky mannerisms without resorting to stereotype. Anthony Hopkins, meanwhile, brings both gravitas and dark humour as Catherine's mentally ill father, while Jake Gyllenhaal makes for an effective, if buff, maths geek.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. SusanM.
    10
    This is one of the nest movies I have seen in such a long time. Gwyneth is once again AMAZING! And Anthony Hopkins is brilliant as well. A really impressive conversion of stage show to movie. I was so engrossed in the story that I didn't want it to end. John Madden is a very talented director.… Expand
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  2. HeatherW
    5
    This is one of those movies that makes me wish I'd waited for DVD. It wasn't "bad," but it wasn't "good" either. It was safe and tepid and predictable. Competent and not-bad acting, but nothing exciting or relevatory. I think I've decided that Paltrow really isn't that great an actor, although she's neither bad nor annoying. But that's hardly glowing praise. Anyway. Not an exceptional movie. Perhaps the play was better.… Expand
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  3. LuntS.
    1
    The people who made this movie have clearly not done a math problem in their entire lives. Terrible.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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