Review of Laurel Canyon (2003) by Rheannon K — 01 Mar 2008

Frances McDormand proves her acting abilities in this film.

This review of Laurel Canyon (2003) was written by Rheannon K on 01 Mar 2008.

Laurel Canyon has generally received positive reviews.

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By Maya A (29) on 29 Mar 2010

Favorite scene is when Christian Bale is in the car with his crush and tell each other what they want to do to each other. HOT…

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By August M (90) on 28 Feb 2015

Not without it's issues, but Frances McDormand is effortlessly flawless and it's worth it just to see her…

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By Nelson R (43) on 11 Jul 2010

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

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By Erin M (506) on 19 Aug 2011

Le film n'a vraiment qu'un seul probleme, c'est qu'il n'y a absolument pas d'histoire et que seuls les acteurs, excellents, nous font accrocher…

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By Demetrios M (225) on 01 Aug 2012

Relationships and performances are very strong in this film. Does it really tell us anything? Not really…

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By Megan Lehmann (257) for New York Post (6,650) on 07 Dec 2017

Bale, one of the most intriguing actors of his generation, plays a young man rebelling against his liberal upbringing with a mix of bemusement…

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By Wrik S (270) 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 James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 23 Dec 2012

The plot is straightforward and predictable to the point of painfulness…

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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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By Muffin M (1,164) on 25 Jun 2011

The sexy and witty story of a hard-living, free-thinking, rock-and-roll record producer who finds herself unexpectedly sharing a house with…

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