Review of Away from Her (2007) by Grzegorz S — 15 Sep 2009

Portrays the effect Alzheimer has on a lifelong relationship with both realistic details and a romantic touch.

This review of Away from Her (2007) was written by Grzegorz S on 15 Sep 2009.

Away from Her has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Gary T (2,283) on 05 Feb 2014

Wow....stunnning.....brilliant...emotional.....touching......what a movie.....i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this…

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By Frankie S (23) on 29 Jun 2013

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This was disturbing and horrifying and romantic. I don't know if it's the most horrifying romance movie or the most dramatic horror movie…

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It's a nice movie with nice performance and ironically the ones that didn't get Oscar nominations stood out the most to me, Gordon Pinsent…

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 03 Jun 2013

Julie Christie is simply astounding as a woman slipping into the ravages of Alzheimer's in Sarah Polley's deeply affecting and artfully crafted…

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All the acting is first-rate -- Dukakis gives major dimensions to a supporting role…

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