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21 Grams [2004]


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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

Sean Penn and Benecio Del Toro, two of the most gripping actors around, play wildly different men linked through a grieving woman (Naomi Watts) in 21 Grams. Del Toro delves deep into the role of an ex-con turned born-again Christian, a deeply conflicted man struggling to set right a terrible accident, even at the expense of his family. Penn captures a cynical, philandering professor in dire need of a heart transplant, which he gets from the death of Watts' husband. 21 Grams slips back in forth in time, creating an intricate emotional web out of the past and the present that slowly draws these three together; the result is remarkably fluid and compelling. The movie overreaches for metaphors towards the end, but that doesn't erase the power of the deeply felt performances. --Bret Fetzer


WHAT A FILM !!!!!!
Review date: 2008-05-13 Rating: 10 out of 10

this film is a amazing i thought it would be some soppy chick flick but far from it. great acting great story and amzing how the film is put together. you wont be disapointed trust me. a two hour gem...........

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Excellent if downbeat
Review date: 2008-02-17 Rating: 10 out of 10

I have to admit I haven't been the biggest fan of Sean Penn. Much of the time he appears to overact, or he seems to be pretty well typecast as an unsavoury character. Dead Man Walking and more recently Mystic River are 2 examples where his acting felt either OTT or unconvincing.

But The Assassination Of Richard Nixon and 21 Grams (both made in 2004) are two films of his I've seen where his acting skills finally hit all the right notes big time. Because Sean Penn has the central role, and that the subject matter dealt within 21 grams is sensitive as well as emotional, it was vital that he could nail the role of Paul Rivers with conviction to make the whole film succeed, and thankfully this time he comes up trumps and I ended up feeling genuine sympathy towards his character. The whole cast contribute strongly, especially Australian actress Naomi Watts and Benicio Del Toro.

It's also refreshing to watch a film that can succeed on a downbeat dramatic level or without resorting to excessive violence, car chase sequences and the usual well-worn clichés that so many Hollywood films feel the need to rely on these days. A good storyline and great acting will always win through in appreciation over time if not necessarily the box office.

Great film and recommended for those who don't have a short attention span.

too heavy even for the wife
Review date: 2008-01-27 Rating: 6 out of 10

I prefer mindless action films and thrillers but the wife likes to be emotionally involved, so this was her choice. But we both agreed to turn it off after an hour. It is slow, grim and takes a long time to disentangle, and frankly we just were no longer interested in the fate of the characters. As other reviews suggest, this film will be seen in some quarters as a minor masterpiece, but I suspect that the preponderance of good reviews is beause those who switch off do not write reviews.

Compulsive viewing
Review date: 2008-01-13 Rating: 10 out of 10

I was absoultely knocked out by this film, the editing was incredible, the patchwork of what was happening, what had happened and what was going to happen kept the intensiveness of the film going from start to end. The activing was believable, hurray to all the actors, and the camera work magnificent. Thank you so much for making this film.

Great Movie
Review date: 2007-12-14 Rating: 10 out of 10

I saw this movie when it premiered in Portugal, and I have to say that this is one of the best movies I've seen. With three great actors, Sean Penn, to me one of the best actors of ou time. His performances are always at the top level, and I'm sorry that he only has one oscar. Naomi Watts, the grieving widow. And Benicio Del Toro...

Three lives linked by a tragedy...

Don't want to give more about the storyline, but if you like indepent movies, out of the mainstream... I recommend this film

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Sean Penn
Benicio Del Toro
Carly Nahon
Naomi Watts
Danny Huston

Creators:
Sean Penn (Primary Contributor)
Benicio Del Toro (Primary Contributor)
Rodrigo Prieto (Cinematographer)
Alejandro González Iñárritu (Producer)
Stephen Mirrione (Editor)
Guillermo Arriaga (Producer)
Guillermo Arriaga (Writer)
Robert Salerno (Producer)
Ted Hope (Producer)

Director(s):

Recording label: MGM Entertainment
Manufacturer: MGM Entertainment
EAN: 5050070022476
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2004-09-13
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 125 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2003-12-26
Language: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired)
Language: English (Original Language)

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