Evening
Focus Features | Release Date: June 29, 2007
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FranceL.Apr 30, 2008
Wrapping a film in luscious sets, peopling a film with gifted actors, decorating a film with lovely music, does not a good movie make if, at its core, it consists of poorly written dialogue, lacks any uniting tension to justify the Wrapping a film in luscious sets, peopling a film with gifted actors, decorating a film with lovely music, does not a good movie make if, at its core, it consists of poorly written dialogue, lacks any uniting tension to justify the viewer's interest, and contains too many disjointed scenes in dire need of editing.… Expand
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JamieB.Oct 10, 2007
It's hard to picture in my mind that this garbage actually hit theaters. It is seriosuly the most BORING movie ever to be made.
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JenniferJul 21, 2007
With a great song from Dido on the trailer and a cast full or great actresses how could you go wrong. That is what I thought going into the film. I took my mom and grandmother and my grandmother was the only one who enjoyed it. My mother and With a great song from Dido on the trailer and a cast full or great actresses how could you go wrong. That is what I thought going into the film. I took my mom and grandmother and my grandmother was the only one who enjoyed it. My mother and I felt like it was two hours of our lives we would never get back. The film kept the same pace the entire time. A very dull place. Meryl Streep was only in the movie for all of 10 minutes if that. As soon as she made her exit it was back to dull again. I can't speak on the movie in detail because there is absolutely nothing to say. I left that movie figuring out how to salvage the rest of my day.… Expand
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BillyS.Jul 2, 2007
Evening is a star-studded soap opera that moves at a snails pace that would have been much better without the flashbacks to a weekend wedding that plays like a Douglas Sirk take on The Great Gatsby. But I'd put down another ten bucks Evening is a star-studded soap opera that moves at a snails pace that would have been much better without the flashbacks to a weekend wedding that plays like a Douglas Sirk take on The Great Gatsby. But I'd put down another ten bucks just to see the 10 minute scene between Vannessa Redgrave and Meryl Streep over again! It was like Pacino & DeNiro in Heat, one of those landmark meetings of acting Gods that make you forget that you've been sitting through 2 hours of schlock just for this moment, and boy is it worth it!… Expand
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MarcK.Jun 27, 2007
Overly pretentious, overwrought, and over-rated. Depending on what you think about Claire Danes, she is either horribly miscast, or deserves the Razzie for worst performance of the year. She is that bad, and the movie is that bad.
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PatriciaR.Jun 30, 2007
I was INTENSELY disappointed by this movie which was replete with several reputable actors. The story was lackluster, inconsistent, and unworthy of the plethora of emotion which the actors were made to effuse. Despite the sorry medium, Hugh I was INTENSELY disappointed by this movie which was replete with several reputable actors. The story was lackluster, inconsistent, and unworthy of the plethora of emotion which the actors were made to effuse. Despite the sorry medium, Hugh Dancy shone as an actor of great scope and ability.… Expand
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WillH.Jul 2, 2007
What a disappointment! I knew when I started counting the illuminated exit signs in the theater 45 minutes into the film that we were on a downward spiral. With such a stellar cast, I wondered if anyone actually read the script beforehand? What a disappointment! I knew when I started counting the illuminated exit signs in the theater 45 minutes into the film that we were on a downward spiral. With such a stellar cast, I wondered if anyone actually read the script beforehand? The film is so plodding and lackluster that when Meryl Streep finally shows up at the end you hope for salvation. The actual short scene with Streep and Redgrave is riveting, unfortunately it only lasts minutes. Rent the DVD and fast forward to the last 20 minutes.… Expand
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JF.Jul 28, 2007
Halfway through the film, I had to escape, so I got up, went into the lobby and talked to the lone ticket taker about the history of the theater and life in general. Since my aged Aunt was inside
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SteveCAug 6, 2007
Although I have heard good things about the novel, the movie was excruciatingly bad. There isn't even the usual excuse that the author was not involved as she co-wrote the screenplay with another well-known author (and the writing was Although I have heard good things about the novel, the movie was excruciatingly bad. There isn't even the usual excuse that the author was not involved as she co-wrote the screenplay with another well-known author (and the writing was one of the worst things about the movie). Even the much-commented upon scene with Vanessa Redgrave and Meryl Streep arrives too late in this plodding picture to evoke any reaction other than "Please die soon" [addressed to Redgrave's character].… Expand
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DanH.Jul 4, 2008
Great Movie, Tense exciting and romantic
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TonyB.Dec 17, 2007
This is a multi-textured, multi-layered film that deserves much more than it got from American audiences and critcs. Its non-linear script, superb acting and effective production design make it a winner.
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StephenSJul 24, 2007
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LynJan 27, 2019
I like the concept of this movie -- end-of-life reflections, regrets and questions. And the cast is stellar. But so many aspects of it are just wrong somehow. Claire Danes not looking at all like someone who would age into Vanessa Redgrave,I like the concept of this movie -- end-of-life reflections, regrets and questions. And the cast is stellar. But so many aspects of it are just wrong somehow. Claire Danes not looking at all like someone who would age into Vanessa Redgrave, CD as a singer, Toni Collette (who's pushing 50) mismatched with her younger lover, the cliche of the troubled young drunk who's secretly gay, the vacuous wealthy. Most of all -- nothing against Patrick Wilson, but his bland, colorless, impassive countenance is grossly incompatible with the idea that everyone who encounters him is immediately fascinated and in love. Atmospherics of the movie are nice, though. Fans of Hallmark movies might enjoy it a bit.… Expand
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GABRIELPOERSCHAug 14, 2011
the wonderful performances and spectacular work of Elend Kaczmarek on the soundtrack should make people rethink the idea that 100% of films should be full of action, with no time allowed for reflection or absorption
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FilmQueenOct 17, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The good part of this movie is the strong cast. Otherwise it tries hard to be artistic, but the plot moves way too slowly. Also I do not like that they made some kind of love idol from this man who kind of destroyed the lives of many (even if it wasn't his intention) . Ann spent her remaining time on her death bed regretting that she had never married him, whereas the death of poor Buddy was just swept over like he didn't even matter to her.… Expand
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