Savage Grace on DVD (2008)

Riveting,

crockery from Belfast [Highly rated reviewer] , 29/06/2008

The film has received much criticism for its 'slow and episodic' pace, 'bad' acting, and controversial elements. TO me the film was very direct in its approach and honestly quite tasteful for the subject matter. The pacing was as it should be. It was gradual not slow, it helped to build the tension. As for it being episodic, it is because the son is telling the story through his letters and journals. As for the acting I found it to be quite good with the exception of the son. I found his performance at times too emotionless. Julianne Moore more than makes up for it with her performance. She is a powerhouse. Brilliant Oscar worthy performance. The final scenes which I have heard are anticlimactic, in my opinion were refreshingly realistic and not overly dramatic.

So bottom line well-done film with an amazing performance by Julianne Moore, but could've been better with a more personal performance by the son

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Watch with mother.....

A customer from Eastbourne , 26/11/2008

Unfortunately I had researched the film and the subject matter on Wikipeadia and therefore would not be shocked by the contents of the film.

I felt that the film was far too slow and built up to a very dull conclusion. Sometimes I just don't get these ''arty'' films; too clever by half some of them.

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maggiemay from Colchester [Highly rated reviewer] , 02/12/2008

Julienne Moore was outstanding and we both enjoyed although my partner more so, being a Julianne Moore fan.

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Juliette Moore has a ball

A customer from London , 28/11/2008

Mental mothers are a godsend to actresses of a certain age. Such roles, however, have been responsbile for some of the most over the top performances in cinema history. Our blushes are spared by Juliet Moore's gripping portrayal of the ultimate mummy-gone-bad. Her performance is really the only reason to watch the otherwise predictable tale - even the contraversially graphic scenes seem curiously yawnsome. A troop of other good looking and damaged characters come and go, but is difficult to care about them as the direction never really engages with us.

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maggiemay from Colchester [Highly rated reviewer] , 02/12/2008

Julienne Moore was outstanding and we both enjoyed although my partner more so, being a Julianne Moore fan.

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Savage Grace

A customer from Newtown , 18/12/2008

Very strong performances especially from Julianne Moore. A strange and disturbing story, especially since it's presented as based on fact. Not one for a feelgood movie, but definitely different.

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