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4.5 out of 10

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    88
    This unconventional psychological drama weaves a fascinating tale, and Collette and Williams give two of the summer's best performances.
  2. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    58
    There's also a terrific performance from Collette, who, in only a handful of scenes, wonderfully communicates the unusual resourcefulness of a demented woman who has spent her life assuming a succession of physical handicaps as a survival technique.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    38
    This Sundance dud is a turgid gay soap opera with a limp twist, showcasing Robin Williams at his maudlin worst.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. RayR.
    9
    I always think a movie is good when it makes you think. This film does that . . . Do we really live around people like Dona? This film haunts and questions the human experience.… Expand
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  2. DaveD.
    5
    nothing more than average and not so impressive.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. VickiW.
    3
    I love Robin Williams' films, but this was extrememly dissappointed. I was expecting to enjoy the power of the old Hitchcock movies, but no way! It was over almost before it started! The ending was sorry and left me thinking, is that all there is? Take my advice, don't bother!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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