Savage Grace (2007) Reviews
- Starring:
- Julianne Moore, Stephen Dillane, (more)
- Director(s):
- Tom Kalin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful I rented this movie because of its cast. Julianne Moore is an amazing actress, and the others in the cast are also very strong. But... Yuck! It's a twisted story about sick people with lots of money ... Read More I rented this movie because of its cast. Julianne Moore is an amazing actress, and the others in the cast are also very strong. But... Yuck! It's a twisted story about sick people with lots of money and no scruples. I watched the movie all the way through because it was fascinating, in the same way newsreel footage of the burning Hindenberg is fascinating. I have a very difficult time liking a movie if I don't like its characters, and not one character here is likable. I don't blame the actors; they are portraying despicable people, and they play them well. But it is impossible to find one redeeming quality among any of the people portrayed here. Much of the movie made me squirm. This is not a casual "popcorn" movie, by any means. On the plus side, the production is sumptuous, and the scenery in Spain and other European locales is beautiful. And, as mentioned, the performances are stellar. But none of those factors can negate the nasty taste this film left in my mouth. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful I've never seen a movie with a twist like this before. I was caught very off guard and eventhough it was disturbing I still enjoyed the movie. It was based on a true story, which made it even ... Read More I've never seen a movie with a twist like this before. I was caught very off guard and eventhough it was disturbing I still enjoyed the movie. It was based on a true story, which made it even better. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful It's a slow-moving story -- boring. Endure it long enough, and it's pretty creepy. Oedipal. Lots of weird, sexual stuff. In context, it might be okay. But that sexual aspect detracted from ... Read More It's a slow-moving story -- boring. Endure it long enough, and it's pretty creepy. Oedipal. Lots of weird, sexual stuff. In context, it might be okay. But that sexual aspect detracted from context -- I'm still not sure what the context is. Mom has sex w/son. Son has sex w/father. Mom watches son in intimate encounter w/his boyfriend. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful The movie was very slow. Since it was based on a true story, the viewers knew the ending at the start. Therefore, the acting should have been more dramatic, anything to create some interest. I feel ... Read More The movie was very slow. Since it was based on a true story, the viewers knew the ending at the start. Therefore, the acting should have been more dramatic, anything to create some interest. I feel the movie failed terribily. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful Plot of the movie:
Tony's boyfriend used him, then his spanish girlfriend ran off with Tony's dad. Dad is out of the story from now... His mom found a gay guy.. and this gay guy "took care" of ... Read More Plot of the movie:
Tony's boyfriend used him, then his spanish girlfriend ran off with Tony's dad. Dad is out of the story from now... His mom found a gay guy.. and this gay guy "took care" of Tony by sleeping with him and then later on sleep with Tony's mom... Then Tony's mom isn't satisfied and in the end decided to sleep with her own son. The son is so messed up that he killed his own mother and injured his grandma...
never liked julianne moore and never will anymore. gave her couple chances. i watched this with my gf and we were like.. what is this crap?? Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful I agree with the folks saying "why did this story need to be told". I have always been a fan of Julianne Moore, but she either needed the money (doubt it), or as someone else suggested, owed ... Read More I agree with the folks saying "why did this story need to be told". I have always been a fan of Julianne Moore, but she either needed the money (doubt it), or as someone else suggested, owed somebody a favor. Her performance was great as usual - the fact that I absolutely despised her and was not sorry she met the fate she did, tells me her performance was spot on. I doubt however, if she is very proud of the final product. Was this even released in the theaters? - I certainly don't remember it. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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