In the Bedroom

Miramax Films | Release Date: November 23, 2001

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 87 Ratings

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Dr.K.Jan 17, 2010

This film is undoubtedly one of the most overrated films (by the 10 crowd). We picked out the main plot "switch" early on, it was well-telegraphed. The performances were fine but not as Oscar-worthy as so many critics have proclaimed. We This film is undoubtedly one of the most overrated films (by the 10 crowd). We picked out the main plot "switch" early on, it was well-telegraphed. The performances were fine but not as Oscar-worthy as so many critics have proclaimed. We were actually quite surprised--expectations were much higher based on review blurbs we were aware of beforehand. I too find value in "slow and plodding" at times, but this was TOO slow and plodding!… Expand

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QuinnD.Sep 6, 2002

Not the movie I thought it was going to be. The ending was predictable and an easy way out. The movie would have been far more interesting had the parents faced the murder of their son the way most people do.... Wonderful performances and Not the movie I thought it was going to be. The ending was predictable and an easy way out. The movie would have been far more interesting had the parents faced the murder of their son the way most people do.... Wonderful performances and beautiful film making that joins the dreaded '10 Minute Club', i.e. turn it off ten minutes before the end and it's a way better film.… Expand

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NickTheCritickOct 19, 2022

I found this film very flawed in several choices. The characters are poorly written (not very detailed) and the film fails every time you need to build tension. For example, Frank Fowler's murder scene wears out too quickly and the violenceI found this film very flawed in several choices. The characters are poorly written (not very detailed) and the film fails every time you need to build tension. For example, Frank Fowler's murder scene wears out too quickly and the violence stays out of the camera. The same goes for the most important scene in the third act of the film.
The killer's psychology is not in-depth, and neither is that of the victim's father, eager for revenge. Cinematography is as good as the original cast but with a script like this, even the acting is negatively affected. I was not at all convinced by this debut by Todd Phillips.… Expand

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