Review of In a Bedroom (2012) by Aaron G — 13 Mar 2008
A harrowing look at the dynamics of grief as a couple collides head-first with the volatile musings of loss after their only son is murdered. Each scene in this one is carefully paced, skillfully structured, with director Todd Field extracting some of the finest performances from lead actors ever witnessed on screen.
The chemistry (or lack thereof) between Spacek and Wilkinson serves as the backbone of the dramatic tension. It ubiquitously shrouds the central part of the film, leading right up to the shocking finale where they finally find closure through an act of willful aggression.
The transformation of both characters (especially Wilkinson's) is amazing. This is definitely not a revenge movie.
This review of In a Bedroom (2012) was written by Aaron G on 13 Mar 2008.
In a Bedroom has generally received positive reviews.
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