Review of Far from Heaven (2002) by Corey D — 08 Nov 2007

One of the most emotionally engaging films I have ever seen.

This review of Far from Heaven (2002) was written by Corey D on 08 Nov 2007.

Far from Heaven has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Liam Lacey (1,725) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 02 May 2016

For all its accomplishments, Far from Heaven remains hermetic, an elegant exercise in deadpan irony. What does the movie ultimately mean…

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By Mike Goodridge (67) for Screen International (2,241) on 31 Mar 2014

[Haynes'] discomfiting ability to get under the puritanical skin of the US is hampered here by the confines of imitative homage…

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By Blake P (935) on 13 Jun 2015

This movie BORED me to tears....melodramatic mess…

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By Phoebobuffay (4) on 04 Oct 2013

Beautiful, tough and sublime film. Julianne Moore did her best job. This movie warms your heart because every scene is perfect…

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By Anthony Lane (1,079) for The New Yorker (1,837) on 25 Jan 2018

If it's ultimately a failure -- and I think it is -- it's still worth seeing, because it's the most ambitious and magnificent failure in recent…

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By Alex S (2,786) on 11 Jan 2014

More like an episode of Mad Men, Todd Haynes' period piece drama Far From Heaven tackles some racy issues including homosexuality in the late…

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By Guilherme N (299) on 24 Jan 2017

Something's missing, but a very touching movie…

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By Yanti A (18) on 30 Dec 2014

This movie doesn't sell you dreams. it sells you reality. even the romance will sell you nothing such happy tale…

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