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The Water Diviner

Name: The Water Diviner
Genre: Drama, War
Released: April 24, 2015
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 50
Cast: Isabel Lucas, Jai Courtney, Olga Kurylenko, Russell Crowe

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The Water Diviner

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Weinstein Company, The | Release Date: April 24, 2015 | R

Starring: Isabel Lucas, Jai Courtney, Olga Kurylenko, Russell Crowe

Summary: In 1919, Australian farmer Joshua Connor (Russell Crowe) goes in search of his three missing sons, last known to have fought against the Turks in the bloody Battle of Gallipoli. Arriving in Istanbul, he is thrust into a vastly different world, where he encounters others who have suffered their own losses in the conflict: Ayshe (OlgaIn 1919, Australian farmer Joshua Connor (Russell Crowe) goes in search of his three missing sons, last known to have fought against the Turks in the bloody Battle of Gallipoli. Arriving in Istanbul, he is thrust into a vastly different world, where he encounters others who have suffered their own losses in the conflict: Ayshe (Olga Kurylenko), a strikingly beautiful but guarded hotelier raising a child alone; her young, spirited son, Orhan (Dylan Georgiades), who finds a friend in Connor; and Major Hasan (Yilmaz Erdo?an), a Turkish officer who fought against Connor’s boys and who may be this father’s only hope. With seemingly insurmountable obstacles in his path, Connor must travel across the battle-scarred Turkish landscape to find the truth and his own peace.… Expand

Director: Russell Crowe

Genre(s): Drama, War

Rating: R

Runtime: 111 min

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Richard Roeper

Apr 23, 2015

A first-rate post-World War I drama with a heavy dose of sentiment and a gripping storyline. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Apr 23, 2015

Crowe’s beauty-seeking, but exoticizing camera is slightly outmatched by his performance, which anchors the film with regret tinged with hope. But what continues to haunt after the credits finish rolling are the film’s explorations of the trauma of life after war: The brutally quick political shifts, the lingering shame of committing vicious and dishonorable acts, and the bitter knowledge that there’s no such thing as lasting peace. Read full review

Megan Lehmann

Dec 9, 2014

The film gives a lot of space to emotions, but Crowe reins in his outsized personality to contribute an affecting, understated performance and, as director, underplays the allegories, particularly the recurring water motif, so they seep through the narrative organically. Read full review

Peter Rainer

Apr 24, 2015

A sloggy, heartfelt piece of quasi-magical realist storytelling. Read full review

Brad Wheeler

Apr 23, 2015

But just as Anzac troops had quite a go of it in Gallipoli, Crowe (who also stars as the doggedly bereaved father and exceptional well-digger here) is in tough with critic-historians aghast at The Water Diviner’s pro-Turkish slant. Read full review

Nick Schager

Apr 23, 2015

Crowe's visual framing and dramatic staging are as assured as his compelling lead performance. Yet as his story becomes weighed down by issues of cross-cultural understanding, forgiveness, and second chances...the film comes to feel like a slight, straightforward tale distended to tedious lengths. Read full review

Andrew O'Hehir

Apr 23, 2015

I have to assume that Russell Crowe and Warner Bros. did not deliberately set out to insult and anger the Armenian diaspora and its friends around the world, or to participate in covering up a monumental 20th-century crime that shaped the world we live in and remains swathed in too much historical shadow. They disgraced themselves by making this movie the way they did, and then redoubled the disgrace by releasing it this week. Read full review

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WorldCultureLab

Nov 8, 2019

Russell esta en su mejor momento. A pesar de las malas criticas le sienta la llenura. Es un actor excepcional y estar mas trozudo le sienta bien para ciertos papeles. Recomendada totalmente! supera sus ultimas producciones!

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behzadhoseini77

Apr 24, 2015

The story has an amazing soul, a mesmerizing spiritual power, and a refreshing perspective on History. As a scholar of History, I'd say it treats a noble Turkish nation victim of absolutely unprovoked aggression from all sides during World War I with long-overdue justice after a 100 years,The story has an amazing soul, a mesmerizing spiritual power, and a refreshing perspective on History. As a scholar of History, I'd say it treats a noble Turkish nation victim of absolutely unprovoked aggression from all sides during World War I with long-overdue justice after a 100 years, while retaining the dignity of ANZAC soldiers who fought with great bravery and loyalty for a dubious British cause.

"The Water Diviner" is not only a cinematographic masterpiece of rare beauty. It is a powerful statement of tolerance, a testimony of endless hope and love… Expand

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alexa417

Oct 8, 2015

The film has a great cinematography. It’s an old fashioned movie in a great sense.

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BHBarry

Apr 26, 2015

"The Water Diviner" stars Russell Crowe and also represents his directorial debut.
Those very familiar with the events that occurred in World War I and, in particular, Gallipoli, Turkey,
will appreciate more than most who was fighting who and what the battle meant to the nation of"The Water Diviner" stars Russell Crowe and also represents his directorial debut.
Those very familiar with the events that occurred in World War I and, in particular, Gallipoli, Turkey,
will appreciate more than most who was fighting who and what the battle meant to
the nation of Australia and its soldiers who died there. If not familiar with these events, the viewer will be unable to easily follow the issues at stake and the identity of the combatants on the field.

Although the film attempts to portray the horrors of war and the needless losses of life,
it fails as a good theatrical experience.
The film in many ways is concocted and its story confusing and difficult to believe, (even though it
is supposedly based on a true story). The editing room and splicing machine deserved a more
experienced hand and eye than the ones possessed by Mr. Crowe. Also, Mr. Crowe seems to hold back and be unnaturally restrained in scenes that warrant a more emotional commitment. My guess is that, as the director, he held back in deference to the actor/director role he was playing..

A better written story would have also been a tremendous asset and perhaps mitigated many of the film's shortcomings. Regrettably, in its present form, it is a long and difficult movie to sit through and watch. I counted 3X that I looked at my watch. One must acknowledge the wonderful photography and, with that in mind, I give the film a 7.0 with a suggestion that the director not turn down any future acting jobs and continue to do that which he does best.. If you'll forgive the obvious pun, this movie is nothing for him to "Crowe" about.… Expand

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ahnehnois

Apr 26, 2015

It is a beautiful and intriguing film, but narratively muddled and with a few missteps.

The locations are excellent, as is most of the cast, especially the Turkish actors. It stands out though, that while most of the Aussies and Turks are played by native actors, the female lead isIt is a beautiful and intriguing film, but narratively muddled and with a few missteps.

The locations are excellent, as is most of the cast, especially the Turkish actors. It stands out though, that while most of the Aussies and Turks are played by native actors, the female lead is clearly not. It sabotages the film, because the script is trying to tell you that she's part of the Turkish culture and is fighting tradition, but it doesn't feel right at all when she's the only outsider in the dance party. The romantic aspect of the film feels really unnatural and forced as a consequence.

It's also odd that the film is titled The Water Diviner, as the titular character's habit of dowsing is both unscientific and irrelevant to the narrative. The film opens with a suicide, which is confusingly presented. A lot of the film is confusing, really, if you don't understand the history.

But the battle scenes are compelling, and the post-battle scenes where bodies are being buried are equally so. The relations between the Turks and their former foes are nuanced and entertaining, and those performances are excellent. Also, the Aussies' hats are so absurdly ostentatious they just have to be real.

At the end, there's a bit of an unsatisfying "eh", but the picture of post-war Turkey leading up to it is worth seeing.… Expand

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PeterAlexander

Jun 15, 2015

Beautiful, dramatic and visually impressive, The Water Diviner is on the most part, an engaging watch. Unfortunately the exploration of unimportant narrative arcs and a sense of unrealism serve to hold the film back. The film has a powerful premise, and at times, it was able to live up toBeautiful, dramatic and visually impressive, The Water Diviner is on the most part, an engaging watch. Unfortunately the exploration of unimportant narrative arcs and a sense of unrealism serve to hold the film back. The film has a powerful premise, and at times, it was able to live up to it's undoubted potential. Positively speaking, the use of native actors was a wonderful touch, an aspect often ignored by many big blockbusters nowadays. The soundtrack helped to set the tone and setting, whilst several scenes in the form of flashbacks were truly terrifying and heart-wrenching. However, the film was somewhat unrealistic and in several ways unbelievable. Russell Crowe's unexplained psychic ability to find the remains of his son serves as one of many examples. Although a lot of the film did not make sense, such scenes served to further develop Russell Crowe's character and the storyline in some way. Given this, The Water Diviner serves for a predominantly good movie going experience.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Sep 7, 2017

As a filmmaking debut this film is respectable but I dislike the style and handling, because although the ambition of the work is applauded, the intense emotional manipulation comes to fruition and to tell the truth it does not leave a pleasant taste.

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