Scanialara You won't be disappointed!

Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.

Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Blueghost So I'm shopping for a new set of PC speakers to replace my old Labtec pair that have been loyal to me for nearly 20 years, grab a cheap pair and stroll down the DVD aisle. Comedy? No. Sci-fi? Maybe. TV shows? Nah. Action or drama? Possibly. Then I see an Elisha Cuthbert special. An erotic thriller. Cool! I think. Some hot babes and probably a big shootout at the end after some criminal strangeness or something.Err, no.The film wasn't all that surprising, but nor was it too predictable all at once. There's a very nice melding of style with the true-crime genre, giving us a very stylized noire like presentation for a story of abuse and revenge.There's a real twisting of emotions as we look at the perversion of a family gone awry. It's a hard film to watch at time, however well shot. It's not a story for the feint of heart, but nor are there any real B- movie moments where we see Hollywood marketers interfere with the film making process; i.e. a boat doesn't explode on page 58 or some nonsense. One wonders how a family goes down this path. The film never addresses that. Was there a miswiring in the character? Something genetic? A "family tradition" that he inherited? Again, we never find out. What we discover is the undercurrent of the facade of portion of mainstream America. But the truth what's portrayed here undulates in all cultures, not just the suburban US.If I had one criticism it's that it's not my kind of film. I'm glad I saw it, but I'm not sure it's a film I can really recommend unless you're really into the whole crime drama scene. There are some great extras on the DVD to help explain the film some.I'm glad the film is what it is, and it's a very honest story, but like I say, it's not a film for the feint of heart. No gore, just some very hairy situations.Welp, back to watching "The Wind and the Lion" for me :-)RESCREENED MARCH 19th, 2015 Okay, I'm close to saying forget what I wrote, and am tempted to delete what I had written, because I feel pretty idiotic in my initial analysis, but, here goes the apology.When I screened this film I wasn't sure what to expect, and got a different movie than I was expecting (such is the danger of the blind buy). But viewing it thoroughly once more I can see why some of the professional reviewers panned it. As I stated in the comments section on the BBS dedicated to this film, the premise doesn't hold up very well.The film posits that a kind of addiction to enable the father character to exact his desires on the family. According to a study that was tossed my way there's no linkage in what the film states is its core argument.The situation presented in the film is more or less a product of character behavioral makeup, a good portion of which is dictated by genetics. I'll also add that I've actually known a couple of females who were in Nina's situation, and the way they handled it was far different from what's portrayed in the film. I feel like I've done the casual reader a disservice by not remember that.Either way the film is factually inaccurate in spite of some first class production values. Take that for what it's worth. I can't think of any alternative titles on abusive households, but I'm sure there are better offerings out there.

Samiam3 Despite a stagy plot and a bit of over-written expository dialog at the beginning, The Quiet is a pretty good drama. Like David Cronenbergs Spider, this film is steeped in Atmosphere and psychology and it blurs the line between drama and thriller. It is a cold tale, but one that captures your attention and sustains it for an hour and a half.Dot is deaf and mute. since her father's passing she has moved in with her parents close friends Mr. and Mrs. Dear. They're daughter Elis goes is in Dot's class, and is not happy about her pressence in the house. Dot is lonely and nobody likes her. She sort of likes Elis until one night she learns that she is having a sexual relationship with her father. Elis has also discovered that Dot too has a very big secret. How long can the two keep things quiet?the film is driven mostly by an astonishing performance from Camilla Belle, backed up nicely by Elisha Cuthbert, and director Jamie Babbett knows how to milk suspense from softness and subtlty. Picture is bathed in a blue light most of the time. It's a very monochromatic picture, very cold very uncomforting uncomforting. This is definitely NOT a comforting film, but it's eerieness and surreal drama is impressive and makes for a good, thought provoking watch.

RNMorton Belle is nearly catatonic teen placed with highly dysfunctional family after the tragic death of her father. The fact that she doesn't communicate or react seems to encourage all those around her to let her in on their darkest secrets, and there's some pretty dark secrets with this crew. All of the supporting cast does well in their respective roles, beginning with the knockout Cuthbert and including Ashmore as the sex-obsessed friend and Mixon as the ditz. But the star is Belle, who makes this movie by drawing us into her unique character. This isn't supposed to be a comfortable movie and the way it plays out is rather difficult but appropriate given what's happened before. I would enjoy seeing it again.

donot_forget-remember_me The Quiet is a 2005 teen thriller film and starring Elisha Cuthbert and Camilla Belle. It focuses on a deaf teenage girl, Dot (Belle) who goes to live with her godparents after her father dies, in which she slowly learns the disturbing secrets of the family, primarily concerning their teenage daughter, Nina (Cuthbert). The film has strong contents which is advisory for parents. Its a very quiet movie with a gusty storyline. I want to hate this movie.. but I liked it. The movie has a brilliant star-cast and those are quite suitable for this kind of characters. Very dramatic from start till the end and keeps you gripping with its husky plot. The interesting storyline keeps you at the edge of the seat. Not at all boring as its name sounds . Go ahead watch it if you want to see something naive yet Mature