Review of The Shipping News (2001) by Torsten D — 20 Oct 2004

[size=3][color=blue]The Shipping News is a highly dramatic piece full of solid dialogue and powerful characterizations all performed by an oustanding ensemble cast. Julianne Moore pulls off depth along with an astounding accent while Judi Dench and Spacey were simply marvelous.

The rest of the players were exquisite as well, each breathing depth and soul into their characters. Once you move away from the acting though you still have a meandering story, and although nicely layered and sprinkled with top rate precision dialogue it only keeps you fairly interested all the way through.

This film is definitely more European in its story and direction, more emotional rather than structural like your usual American fair. If you go for that type of film, then by all means this quaint little piece is definitely worthy of a rental anyday of the week.

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