Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Muriel B — 04 Jan 2008

Could not stop crying from beginning til the end. Not sure why. Surely it resonates somewhere in me...

This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Muriel B on 04 Jan 2008.

Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.

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Lars von Trier puede ser un pedante, egocéntrico, misógino hijo de puta, pero el tipo sabe lo que hace y te puede conmover, asquear y aterrorizar…

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By David K (1,644) on 07 Dec 2014

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By Christopher Long (186) for Movie Metropolis (1,779) on 02 Aug 2014

Both a ferocious love story and a tale of the triumph of vital individual faith over ossified and corrupt organized religion…

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By Brett C (553) on 05 May 2014

Review In A Nutshell: Lars Von Trier is a director I have been meaning to get into for quite some time but at the same time, I felt reluctant…

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By Daniele C (125) on 10 Jul 2015

One word. WOW. okay a few more words like stunning scenery, impeccable acting and powerful story. My first Von Trier film. a good introduction…

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By Eduardo C (424) on 08 May 2014

Life in a small town village in 1970's Scotland is repressive due to the dysfunctional Christianity that pervades the town like a social plague…

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By Cameron H (305) on 08 Mar 2016

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By Emily A (464) on 15 Jan 2016

To have your fucking soul ripped out by. Top 5 performances ever by Emily Watson…

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