Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Eyal D — 03 Nov 2007

Bizarre, audacious, original and compelling. Watch Emily Watson become a star (albeit briefly).

This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Eyal D on 03 Nov 2007.

Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.

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Emily Watson gave one of the greatest performances of all time . I disliked the movie (Even if Watson's performance made it watchable)…

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By Jarek M (124) on 19 Jul 2014

I give this film 5 stars because Emily Watson's portrait of a Scottish Amish-like town is PERFECTION…

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By Steve A (538) on 26 Feb 2014

Wonderful performance by Emily Watson in her break through role--she plays an emotionally disturbed woman with a beautiful soul who sacrifices…

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By Gaynor B (2) on 26 Mar 2014

The beautiful, guileless Bess played by Emily Watson carries this film to such supreme heights it's difficult to no picture her coy face winking…

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By Pablo G (434) on 20 Oct 2014

Beautiful in its own bizzarre way, Breaking the waves is a daring and honestly fairly revolutionary tale and a groundbreaking moment in cinema…

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By Harrison R (132) on 02 Feb 2015

This was well acted and had some interesting themes. But I found the religious side heavy going due to my own personal beliefs…

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