Review of The Lovely Bones (2009) by Dylan D — 09 Sep 2013
The Lovely Bones is a movie that's going to divide audiences. It ultimately has more going for it than not, particularly in Jackson's master craftsmanship and ability to manipulate his audience even through a premise that's not just assumed but bluntly stated early on in the movie.
The picture wanders a bit after a strong first half and delves into an odd combination of hunt-and-chase on Earth while also fixating on a "purgatory"-like afterlife that seems like something straight from the mind of Tim Burton or Terry Gilliam, but the contrast between cheery and bright visuals and a disturbingly dark subject matter at least give the film a wonderfully unique flair.
Supported by some standout performances, The Lovely Bones is a must-see film; that doesn't mean that it's for everybody, but with a picture that's as different and genre-bending as this, there's not much with which to compare it and, by extension, assume certain segments of the movie-watching public will feel one way or another towards it.
This review of The Lovely Bones (2009) was written by Dylan D on 09 Sep 2013.
The Lovely Bones has generally received mixed reviews.
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