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dpredragNov 7, 2015

I usually write a review only when my opinion drastically differentiates from what I find already contributed - when there's a dire need to tip the scale. And there is one here, to save this incredible film from the lynch mob.

ThisI usually write a review only when my opinion drastically differentiates from what I find already contributed - when there's a dire need to tip the scale. And there is one here, to save this incredible film from the lynch mob.

This atmospheric dark period romance set in an unusual stage has a lot of human drama to offer. And this is what S. Bier is known at excelling. And pouring it on, which obviously irritates some part of the audience. But it is all done with a lot of taste for timing, with a good and fresh modern editing which disposes of most needless parts of the action and instead rather reserves that time for us to think about it all during the breaks of foggy Smoky Mountains scenery. (Obfuscation plays a leading role here, and this landscape couldn't be a better choice.)

Film is layered with appropriately somber music used/mixed with subtlety, and likewise it gorgeous photography has been wonderfully appreciated by the edit which understands its visual potential. This is one of those rare instances where a pattern of handheld closeups doesn't seem gratuitous, but does manage to bring us closer to the characters. Beside this being the result of the strong characters themselves, it is also a combination of a slower, not-frenetic pace, with a lot of static masters too.

While there might be some unbelievable decisions the characters make in this story, we need to remind ourselves that instead of treating this as a negative, these are the emotional extremes we should be welcoming, in an emotional rawness which needs appreciation. At the end, it is an emotional and symbolic theatre in which all the elements and symbols have and live to deliver their wonderfully intertwined meanings.… Expand

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nosmaJul 7, 2016

I am surprised and dismayed by the bad and lukewarm reviews this movie got. My expectations were very low and i was pleasantly surprised. I liked the movie the story is quite emotionally involving and I've been a Bradley Cooper fan for quiteI am surprised and dismayed by the bad and lukewarm reviews this movie got. My expectations were very low and i was pleasantly surprised. I liked the movie the story is quite emotionally involving and I've been a Bradley Cooper fan for quite a while. The movie is certainly not mindblowing but I was thoroughly entertained and I enjoyed every moment.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonMar 27, 2015

Serena is a soapy, erotic and bland drama. It literally messes up the book, the performance by Jennifer Lawrence is so lifeless, it's like she doesn't even try. Bradley Cooper's role may be his worst, and Rhys Ifans is in this too. It's aSerena is a soapy, erotic and bland drama. It literally messes up the book, the performance by Jennifer Lawrence is so lifeless, it's like she doesn't even try. Bradley Cooper's role may be his worst, and Rhys Ifans is in this too. It's a boring sotry about a husband and wife who build their own logging industry and tell people to slave against it. That's it. Seriously, Rhys Ifans's Galloway is the worst character to be ever placed in a movie. Period. So, basically, it's 12 Years A Slave - OscarWorthy- Racism+ Brokeback Mountain- Gayness+ American Hustle- OscarWorthyness+ RazzieWorthy+ Cheesiness= Serena. That about sums it up. 0/10.… Expand

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Now-Hear-Me-OutApr 15, 2015

“This movie is probably what people picture in their head what Heaven’s Gate is. Without having seen Heaven’s Gate this is probably what they picture in their head.” “… No matter how much you‘d be prepared for a movie to be really bad, you“This movie is probably what people picture in their head what Heaven’s Gate is. Without having seen Heaven’s Gate this is probably what they picture in their head.” “… No matter how much you‘d be prepared for a movie to be really bad, you can still just be shocked by what you’re seeing.”

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MattBrady99Mar 27, 2015

Talking about a big backfire this movie was, I mean just wow.

The story is about (Bradley Cooper) and his fiercely independent, entrepreneurial-minded wife Serena (Jennifer Lawrence) following a devastating miscarriage. A woman who isn'tTalking about a big backfire this movie was, I mean just wow.

The story is about (Bradley Cooper) and his fiercely independent, entrepreneurial-minded wife Serena (Jennifer Lawrence) following a devastating miscarriage. A woman who isn't afraid to speak her mind and relishes the opportunity for manual labor in the forest, the enigmatic Serena subsequently grows intensely jealous of the woman who previously bore her husband a son, and quickly begins to unravel over suspicions that Pemberton is sheltering his illegitimate family.

Okay every year you always get that early Oscar Buzz in about I don't know February or March, of films that are not even out yet but people predict it's going to be great just by some little photos or the 20 sec trailer for the film. Movies like Jersey Boys, Into the Woods and now this movie, which this was originally suppose to get a lot of Oscar Nominations, but when the reviews finally came in... it get's nothing and hey I won't blame them, this movie is god awful.

Serena is a depressing, not very well acted, lazily edited movie with some weak directing. The movie doesn't really hold my interest at times because I almost nodded off with boredom watching this movie, and I think it's the way the movie is written, it's not really well written at all. With scenes of dialogue that feel flat and been done before in much better films than this.

The thing that made my jaw dropped with shock of how bad it was in this movie is the editing, I mean my god this is some of the worst editing I've seen in years. It's so chopper and scenes that just go by so quick, if I was watching this movie and then I dropped something on the floor and while I'm getting it and sitting back up I would think I missed about 35 minutes of this movie, but no it's just the rush editing that's all.

The director of this movie Susanne Bier doesn't really look like she give a damn about this movie, because they are loads of scenes that are easy to spot has mistakes and she just overlooked them, and yes there are many directors out there that miss a lot of mistakes in their movies, but in this with the messy editing and the very poorly written script, how can you miss all that?.

Now dose this movie have it's good and I can yeah (Only some): The way the movie looks is actually pretty to look at and the cinematography is just spot on great. The sets as well looked like it to for ever and probably hours to put together and I give them that for trying, but doesn't change the fact that this is pretty awful movie.

Overall Serena has I said before feels like a big misfire of being something great and worthy of watching, but no.… Expand

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csw12Apr 4, 2015

It makes it completely worthless when you cast outstanding actors and give them material that is utter garbage. J-Law and Cooper cant do much when they're presented with a horrible script, amateur directing and a poorly edited film that hasIt makes it completely worthless when you cast outstanding actors and give them material that is utter garbage. J-Law and Cooper cant do much when they're presented with a horrible script, amateur directing and a poorly edited film that has trouble putting scenes together. Serena is a bore and a mess of a movie.… Expand