Words and Pictures

Roadside Attractions | Release Date: May 23, 2014

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 18 Ratings

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TVJerryJun 16, 2014

Clive Owen is the prep school English instructor with demons, including alcohol. The new art teacher (Juliette Binoche) has her own challenges, but as you expect, they end up together. Meanwhile, they inspire their students with a battleClive Owen is the prep school English instructor with demons, including alcohol. The new art teacher (Juliette Binoche) has her own challenges, but as you expect, they end up together. Meanwhile, they inspire their students with a battle between writing and art. Despite that fact that the script is predictable and spends too much time selling its intellectual points, all of the performances are engaging, especially Owen who is compelling & Binoche who is enchanting. Combine that with crisp direction and this slight little romance takes on an agreeable slant.… Expand

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amboyJun 21, 2014

This is an updated version of the kind of movie Hepburn and Tracy used to star in--a romantic comedy in which competition and hostility turns into love. The updating is darker, less breezy--both are wounded animals--her ability to paintThis is an updated version of the kind of movie Hepburn and Tracy used to star in--a romantic comedy in which competition and hostility turns into love. The updating is darker, less breezy--both are wounded animals--her ability to paint compromised by rheumatoid artrhritis; his ability to write compromised by alcoholism, The movie is distinguished by a smart, literate script and stunning performances. Juliette Binoche, either carefully made up or with n o makeup at all, is a beautiful sight, and sher catches the toughness, warmth, and humor of the character to perfection. But it is Clive Owen's movie--a late scene when he apologizes to his son is a study in shame and Owen shrinks to half his size. It's the achievement of his or of anyone's career--simply remarkable work. Schepisi's direction is flawless.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantJun 8, 2014

Despite a few plot devices that don't work, as well as some cliched narrative elements that could have used a little tweaking, "Words and Pictures" is a charming slice of life, battle-of-wits rom-com that's a cut above the typical fare ofDespite a few plot devices that don't work, as well as some cliched narrative elements that could have used a little tweaking, "Words and Pictures" is a charming slice of life, battle-of-wits rom-com that's a cut above the typical fare of this genre. The pairing of Owen and Binoche is terrific, and they have great chemistry together, elevating the material to a level that lesser performers would not have been able to do.… Expand

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BeeceeJun 17, 2014

Juliette Binoche is charming as the handicapped art teacher who handles a huge paint brush suspended from the ceiling with aplomb (the credits state that she is the actual artist). Clive Owen plays the alcoholic writer with conviction. TheJuliette Binoche is charming as the handicapped art teacher who handles a huge paint brush suspended from the ceiling with aplomb (the credits state that she is the actual artist). Clive Owen plays the alcoholic writer with conviction. The word games are entertaining. And the romance is convincing, even though the competition among the students isn't always (most of them are in both classes).… Expand

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MATPWJan 27, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adult real-world love. Clive Owen, delicious, strong, and I believed he knew an alcoholic or had his own lows with drink. Juliette Binoche, so many in the audience like me thought she suffered from Rheumatoid arthritis in her real life. She was so amazing and authentic in her presence and the pain. I love they addressed Asian hate, harassment, and respect. Binoche and Owen brought Hepburn and Tracy to the 20th Century! Complex loves complex lives, and powerful forgiveness. What a joy of a movie! The paintings were brilliant, and painted by Binoche!… Expand

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