Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.

Borgarkeri A bit overrated, but still an amazing film

Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

Jenni Devyn Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

nbthalia Although this film is in many ways excellent both from acting and cinematography, it relies quite heavily on a few improbabilities that initially do not distract from your enjoyment. In retrospect however you can't help thinking, woah how did that happen? An escaped ex-con accosts a woman and gently but firmly persuades her and her young son to conceal them in her home, to which she agrees, though somewhat reluctantly. Unlikely? Of course it is, but this is a story after all. We are expected to believe that her loneliness and depression override her common sense. Possible, I suppose, I am no psychologist. Gradually the pair begin a relationship. Turns out this guy although an ex-con, is a real nice guy, does helpful jobs around the house, becomes a father figure to her little boy and even shines in bed. He is, in fact the man of her dreams. Of course, the law eventually catches up with him after various peripheral characters, plus an infuriatingly nosey cop, put two and two together. Result: Mister Nice Guy is banged up for another long stretch in the pen. The final rather unlikely situation: The woman waits for an eternity for his sentence to end and they are reunited in a sentimental final scene. And guess what? He is even more handsome and rugged-looking than he was before, despite being many years older. So, yes a very good and involving film, despite these minor cracks, rather than holes, in the plot.

randybombardier I stopped watching the boring Boyhood and watched this instead. Glad I did. The performance by Kate Winslet was magnificent. The outcome is in doubt, the story believable, the dialogue perfect. It brings out the longings for love in each of us and the hunger for touch. Thats about it. Highly recommended. The rest if this will be nonsense so as to mske a minimum of ten lines necessary for a review to post which is really absurd. If thats the st as nears no wonder most reviews are so labored...pardon the pun. Dang not there yet only three more lines to go. ..... ye as h...yes h.yeah imes n ever notic err how difficult it is fir men with their big fingers to tyo e on their ddf mart phone. S lmost there yshooo! Funny stupid polocy..no wonder more people f ont write what they think.

Jonathan C Sometimes you go to the movies and it is great drama--maybe Citizen Kane, A Streetcar Named Desire, or Raging Bull. Other times, it is not drama of any quality, but you still enjoy yourself, perhaps immensely--say Airplane, Godzilla vs Mothra, or Rocky III.Fundamentally, Labor Day is a chick flick of the second category. Josh Brolin plays Frank, a man on the run for double murder who escaped prison by jumping from a second floor window. Limping into a K-Mart, he is spying single mom Adele (Kate Winslet) someone who he thinks he can talk into helping him. Adele's 13-year-old son Henry starts chatting with Frank, and seems to think it would be okay to offer this man bleeding in a K-mart a ride to... somewhere.Let me stop here. This movie is already off the rails. There is NO CHANCE this would ever happen, and yet... time for Godzilla!! We suspend our disbelief, and it gets better. They take Frank home and he starts doing household chores while hiding out from the police-- landscapes the yard, changes the oil in the car, even bakes a peach pie. He turns out to be a great guy, and the lonely, tormented Adele falls for him, offering her a chance for love again.At this point, you would think it would be lights out, but--yo! Adrian!--something about this movie keeps you around. The actors are good, really good, and they play it with as much conviction as if they were doing Hamlet (well, maybe not quite that much). The characters emerge, and you can sympathize with them, root for them and believe in them. You might even start to think that love might cause something this implausible, since, after all, we all have our own stories. It is both half-baked and absorbing.Critical response has been hot and cold--easy to understand given the contradictions. Winslet, Brolin and Griffith are convincing, no matter how ridiculous their plot. It's Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr all over again, a chick-flick Bonnie and Clyde.

clairyhun I find myself using IMDb more these days, but what I found when I searched for this film was a disappointing 6.9 out of 10, a much too low rating for a beautifully written piece of work. No not an exciting film but one that delves deeper in to the characters, you are captured immediately when Kate winslet's character, who is very troubled begins to interact with the escaped convict who is played by Josh Brolin. As he settles in and you watch their relationship develop in to something very beautiful, you discover darker secrets which adds more intrigue and keeps your attention. The son of Kate Winslet delivers a ten out of ten performance, also giving you an individual storyline, not only is he a key part in the film talking you through everything as it unfolds, but you see his struggle through puberty and finding his way as a young boy learning about relationships between men and women. This film is very dark, yet i feel there was beautiful message conveyed throughout. A must see! If you come across this film you should never over look it. Outstanding performances from Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin.