Review of Down in the Valley (2005) by Keith A — 17 Apr 2012

A cerebral romance with wonderful performances from Ed Norton, Evan Rachel Wood, Rory Culkin, & David Morse.

This review of Down in the Valley (2005) was written by Keith A on 17 Apr 2012.

Down in the Valley has generally received positive reviews.

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Strange and Woody Allen-esque, this film twists the white-hat cowboy character from old Westerns while keeping all the gun-slinging violence…

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By Cormac B (55) on 17 Jul 2012

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By Jonathan H (1,173) on 21 Oct 2009

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By Maha E (13) on 17 Mar 2012

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 05 Oct 2009

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By Megan F (151) on 03 Sep 2010

I had to watch this movie because I love Edward Norton that being said though I don't know that I could watch it again…

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By Miro N (4) on 15 Oct 2009

+ Edward Norton + Rory Culkin - Not many original ideas. Ant those that were, weren't so good. - After the movie you feel little empty handed…

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By Dakota F (90) on 20 Oct 2012

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