Review of In the Bedroom (2001) by Aidan H — 24 Jan 2010
This finely-balanced and sensitive delve into a family's loss and trauma benefits from a spare but meaningful script, beautiful visual pacing and top-notch performances from Spacek and Wilkinson. Despite its length, Filed subtly ramps up the underlying tension until the unpredictable conclusion, leaving questions unanswered but in a good way.
In some hands, this material would have been dour and depressing but Field deftly turns the performance of his cast into a unique theatrical experience whilst ensuring our eyes aren't left out. Some great locations also go some way to manipulate our emotions.
This review of In the Bedroom (2001) was written by Aidan H on 24 Jan 2010.
In the Bedroom has generally received very positive reviews.
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