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By Ken Hanke (2,234) for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (2,247) on 22 May 2007

At the heart of Sarah Polley's impressive directorial debut is that luminous iconic figure of the 1960s, Julie Christie…

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By Barbarar. (1) on 22 May 2007

A tour de force, a must-see film, not so much for those of 60+ but for those younger who may benefit by learning a bit about the agony of dementia…

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By Mark R. Leeper (892) for rec.arts.movies.reviews (2,454) on 21 May 2007

This very personal film is a deeply affecting work from Sarah Polley, a good actress becoming an even better writer and director…

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By Billys. (177) on 20 May 2007

I can tell you what an amazing, moving, inspirational movie Away From Her is in just two simple words - JULIE CHRISTIE…

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By Joseph (54) on 19 May 2007

A mostly satisfying film. The film was quiet, slow-moving, character-driven, and intelligent. It's not perfect, though…

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By Helenv (1) on 19 May 2007

Fabulous performances from Christie and Pinsent. (And isn't it great to see older actors who've eschewed the knife…

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By Patg. (24) on 18 May 2007

Well, I went to this movie wanting to love it, but I came out disappointed. The best thing about it is the chance to see Julie Christie…

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By Carla Meyer (580) for Sacramento Bee (806) on 17 May 2007

With Away From Her, Christie, Pinsent and actress-turned-filmmaker Sarah Polley have crafted an intensely moving portrait of a marriage…

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By Roger Moore (6,008) for Orlando Sentinel (1,594) on 17 May 2007

Beautifully written, from an Alice Munro short story, this movie directed by an actress rarely missteps, even when it bravely includes the…

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By Peter Canavese (1,744) for Groucho Reviews (1,725) on 17 May 2007

A profound and poignant requiem for our preferred human conditions…

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Creative Loafing (2,337) on 15 May 2007

Portrays the ravages of [Alzheimer's] with clear-eyed honesty, tracking not only the effects on its victims but also on the caretakers who…

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By Phil Villarreal (1,289) for Arizona Daily Star (983) on 15 May 2007

Away From Her is at once one of the most romantic love stories and most frightening horror films I've ever seen…

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By Susan Granger (2,214) for www.susangranger.com (329) on 15 May 2007

Indelible and uncompromising, this powerful drama about the grace and the cruelty of aging is a sensitive testament to emotional endurance…

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By Vanceg. (1) on 15 May 2007

I don't understand the negative reviews at all. I think the film's fantastic. It's the old-age love story you never get to see…

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By Jeanne Kaplan (738) for Kaplan vs. Kaplan (1,174) on 14 May 2007

Polley has constructed a complex film about love, relationships, honor and commitment. It is a beautiful thing to watch…

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By Johnc (38) on 13 May 2007

As much as I admire it's aspirations and Christie's performance, the films problems are great…

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By Nancye. (2) on 12 May 2007

Too many ponderous, slow close-ups of people staring at each other; their lives seemed impossibly bleak before Alzheimer's: no family, no friends,…

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By Laura Clifford (2,742) for Reeling Reviews (4,376) on 11 May 2007

The film's sharpest performance comes from Dukakis, who marries hope with resentment into a prickly yet pliant concoction...Marian is more…

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By Poopooplatter (1) on 11 May 2007

Why on Earth does everyone think this insincere, stilted, junk tart is well-written and honest? Ick…

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By Mr.h. (1) on 11 May 2007

Nope. Silly and stilted. Just 'cuz it's odd doesn't mean it's good. Au contraire…

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