Review of Savage Grace (2007) by F Clark W — 12 Aug 2008

Deeply disturbing. Moore shines, as always.

This review of Savage Grace (2007) was written by F Clark W on 12 Aug 2008.

Savage Grace has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Brandon F (349) on 28 Dec 2011

It has a hard to swallow story, and it's difficult to believe here and there. I recommend this one only for fans of the book or Julianne Moore…

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By Kelly Vance (1,015) for East Bay Express (1,012) on 05 May 2010

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By Jacek K (26) on 26 Jan 2011

What a twisted film. Given that it's based on real happenings, I can't fault it for sometimes absurd plot developments…

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By David W (2,010) on 17 Nov 2010

WTF happened in this movie? Everything was wrong from the start, one of the freakiest movie ever... I give it 1 star, for the good freaky acting…

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Handsome & creepy film, Repellent & Alluring in equal measures. Twisted and sick but you won't move your eyes from the screen…

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By Mark C (1,395) on 09 Jan 2011

Julianne Moore's worst film. Even her talent unsuccessfully struggles against an unsympathetically and gratuitously torbid script…

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By Rajansatish P (339) on 18 Aug 2010

I don't know what the point in making this movie was... and I see no point in telling people who haven't seen it, to see it…

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By Matthias W (12) on 14 Jul 2010

Hoe briljant julianne moore ook is, ze kan de film niet helemaal redden…

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By Jessica S (876) on 16 Aug 2010

True story, but disturbing and just not fun to watch. Two good actors, but not a fan…

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