Review of Far from Heaven (2002) by Paul W — 05 Jun 2007

Visually beautiful...an absolutely incredible performance from Julianne who totally deserved the oscar that was wrongfully given to some Kidman woman that very yr...

This review of Far from Heaven (2002) was written by Paul W on 05 Jun 2007.

Far from Heaven has generally received very positive reviews.

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By J.e. A (69) on 16 Sep 2013

Stunningly perfect film in every respect. Moore deserved the Oscar for this film more than any other performance she's given…

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By Jonathan Rosenbaum (1,657) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 15 Nov 2016

This brilliantly and comprehensively captures the look, feel, and sound of glamorous 50s tearjerkers like All That Heaven Allows, not to mock…

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By Ben H (1,875) on 17 Jan 2017

Julianne Moore was excellent as was Dennis Quaid…

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By Compi24 (1,147) on 20 Oct 2013

While its soap-opera-esque elements and artifice may be laid on a bit too thick for my tastes, with fine performances all around, I'd say Far…

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By Millo T (667) on 27 Sep 2013

Beteween 2.5 and 3. For me, it is easier to appreciate its intention to underline certain social issues, than the story itself…

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Far From Heaven proves that the melodrama subgenre is dead by choice, not by lack of talent to make it…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 13 Nov 2013

Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid and Dennis Haysbert are called on to play characters whose instincts are wholly different from their own…

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By William Arnold (1,101) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 10 Jul 2017

It's a daring failure that should delight many devotees of Classic Hollywood…

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By Dana Stevens (1,435) for The New York Times (9,847) on 06 Feb 2014

It rediscovers the aching, desiring humanity in a genre -- and a period-- too often subjected to easy parody or ironic appropriation…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 24 Nov 2017

Oh, so beautiful and melancholic in the best way…

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