Review of Away from Her (2007) by Barcelino B — 24 May 2008

Awesome performances enhance this quiet, spellbinding movie about the harrowing devastation of Alzheimer's disease...

This review of Away from Her (2007) was written by Barcelino B on 24 May 2008.

Away from Her has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Neil F (94) on 09 Jul 2014

Perhaps the saddest movie I have ever seen, and it would not have been affecting without the amazing lead performances…

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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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By Lawrence Toppman (1,654) for Charlotte Observer (1,670) on 13 Oct 2015

A director needs to know how to pace the tale, where to place the camera, how to draw out a shy actor or get out of the way of a strong one…

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By John B (4,244) on 20 Aug 2016

While it provided a good look at the struggles with Alzheimer's, it was slow moving and difficult to watch at times…

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By Kendall M (31) on 24 May 2013

What a Superb Movie…

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By Bruno V (991) on 11 Dec 2014

Loved it, initially was skeptical about the movie with two oldies as the lead but 20 minutes in and I was hooked…

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By Rickey T (5) on 29 Mar 2013

An excellent directorial debut by Sarah Polley, this film set in mid-western Ontario features Oscar-worthy performances by Gordon Pinsent and…

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By Jeff W (588) on 10 Aug 2013

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane…

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By Tino P (463) on 12 Nov 2017

An accomplished directorial debut by Sarah Polley, Away From Her is a touching exploration of the effects of Alzheimer's…

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