Review of Birthday Girl (2001) by Gretel E — 17 Feb 2008

Didn't know what to expect, but really enjoyed it. I loved Ben Chaplin's performance in this movie.

This review of Birthday Girl (2001) was written by Gretel E on 17 Feb 2008.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chris W (2,796) on 16 Mar 2010

Birthday Girl isn't exactly a thriller, but it's not exactly a romantic movie either. It's pretty odd in that way…

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By Stephanie A (460) on 10 Sep 2009

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By Jim H (1,089) on 12 Nov 2010

For the first forty-five minutes of this film, I liked it better when it was called Derailed. At least that had Clive Owen in it…

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Besides bad criticism, I think this is a very decent film. Not bad…

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By Ronjon C (4) on 04 Jan 2010

First of all may I say that the naming of this movie was bad -- the movie's theme from start to finish does not have anything to do with Birthday…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 20 Jul 2014

It's commendable for Kidman's and Ben Chaplin's performances, but besides that there is nothing much else here to like…

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By Caleb C (670) on 23 Feb 2011

Blah, what a messy film. Great acting, but awful story. Watch Derailed instead…

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John (Ben Chaplin) is a shy, introverted bank teller who has never been lucky in love...or life, for that matter…

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By Clay E (27) on 11 Jul 2010

Entertaining movie. Nice ending. Nicole was very convincing as a Russian bad girl…

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