Leaves of Grass

Telepathic Studios | Release Date: April 2, 2010

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 32 Ratings

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SpangleJun 13, 2014

Overall, "Leaves of Grass" is an ok film. Edward Norton is absolutely phenomenal as two very different twin brothers and, really, his performance makes this film. Keri Russell and Tim Blake Nelson also had very good performances, thoughOverall, "Leaves of Grass" is an ok film. Edward Norton is absolutely phenomenal as two very different twin brothers and, really, his performance makes this film. Keri Russell and Tim Blake Nelson also had very good performances, though overshadowed by Norton. As a black comedy, the film is hit and miss. There are certainly moments where it is indeed comedic, but there are not enough of those moments. Rather, the film is overshadowed by its very odd second half. The first half is fine and should have set up the film to be pretty good. However, the second half became very dark and violent. This tonal shift from the first half was a bit much for me to bear and really ruined this one for me. There were still good moments in the second half, especially of the touching variety, but not enough to make me ok with what happened in that second half. As I mentioned, though the first half was significantly better and really did a great job developing the characters for later on in the film. However, this one is definitely more about the performances from the actors. Edward Norton makes this film a minor success.… Expand

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pesho_oneJan 1, 2015

I don't know what's this. Is it some kind of showcase of the acting abilities of E. Norton? Or maybe even for some of the other actors?. It sure feels like it to me. It starts well, but moment later - there is the cheapness and mediocrity.I don't know what's this. Is it some kind of showcase of the acting abilities of E. Norton? Or maybe even for some of the other actors?. It sure feels like it to me. It starts well, but moment later - there is the cheapness and mediocrity. Then again follows a quality scene or whatever, just before another scene of acting ridiculousness. The quality of the performances and the script is all over the place. Also some of the dialog is a real drag, taking far longer than necessary.

And what about the genre? Is this suppose to be a comedy? I don't think so, not even a hint of it. Also the "crime" classification is neither here nor there. There is a romance development, though, but it feels rather unnatural.

To sum up: the acting is sub-par, the plot drags, the movie is neither funny nor a good crime story. 5 out of 10 as it is watchable, but only if you don't have absolutely nothing else to do.… Expand

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