Review of Laurel Canyon (2003) by Ryan C — 04 Jul 2008

Kept watching cause I love McDormand, but really... this is a pretty bad movie.

This review of Laurel Canyon (2003) was written by Ryan C on 04 Jul 2008.

Laurel Canyon has generally received positive reviews.

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By Anthony Lane (1,079) for The New Yorker (1,837) on 14 Apr 2012

Cholodenko and her actors pull it off; the performances here are like a wary ballet, ruled as much by the mysterious magnetic attractions and…

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By Alejandro A (49) on 08 Oct 2009

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By William M (1,438) on 07 Aug 2015

A really interesting movie with one of Christian Bale's very best performances and great performances from Frances McDormand, Kate Beckinsale,…

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By Pam R (252) on 21 May 2011

Hmm thought this was just mostly about sex. With exception of one scene, just kind of felt like it was a waste of time…

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By Shafquat N (1) on 24 Apr 2010

Frances McDormand does a fine job as the mother. Christian Bale and Kate Beckinsdale are also good as the young couple…

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By Samantha S (1,257) on 17 Jan 2015

Christian Bale is criminally underused in this movie, which is empowered strictly by the skill of Frances McDormand…

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By Craig W (627) on 07 Oct 2010

Frances McDormand is amazing in an intriguing and captivating look at the interaction of two very different ways of life…

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By Conner R (1,016) on 04 Nov 2009

I loved Frances McDormand in this movie! Great cast…

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By Ann Hornaday (1,919) for Washington Post (9,851) on 10 Dec 2009

McDormand is the best thing about Laurel Canyon…

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By Amanda H (1,679) on 19 Jan 2012

I really can't say why I like this movie, but I do. It's not because it really ever goes anywhere- it doesn't…

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