Review of Rabbit Hole (2010) by Hoops2448 — 12 Dec 2011

Rabbit Hole is a great film that finds its greatness through a group of phenomenally talented actors and actresses. The film tells the story of Becca and Howie Corbett (Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart), two parents coping with the accidental death of their son with the assistance of Becca's mother (Dianne Wiest) and sister Izzy (Tammy Blanchard).

The film belongs to Kidman who gives a seriously heart wrenching performance as a grieving mother who is just trying to keep her head above water. However Eckhart is equally as exceptional with him portraying a man becoming more and more disconnected from the world.

Despite the great leads, Dianne Wiest also has some great moments as she tries to protect her daughter from any more pain but also teach her that things can get more manageable, a lesson she can teach having lost her son, Becca's brother years prior.

Wiest also provides some levity as she portrays Nat with a certain honesty and a good dollop of dark humour. Its a film that is both well written and directed but without the performances it wouldn't have the same effect or emotional resonance.

An outstandingly acted film well worth buying.