In the Bedroom

I had no idea what I was getting into when I chose this movie, In the bedroom, to watch. I thought it was a lighthearted romance. There is nothing lighthearted or even romantic about it! But it was easily one of the most all consuming movies I have ever watched. I had such emotional investment in the characters that I couldn't look away or pause the movie for a second.This movie is about grief, relationships, revenge, mental anguish, and how different people cope with horrible tragedy in their lives. The acting was stellar. Sissy Spacek was unlikable for the most part which is due to her amazing acting skills. Tom Wilkinson was absolutely riveting in his role of a easy going, kind hearted dad whose life is turned upside down in an instant. His grief is so deep that he is near crazed while his wife, played by Sissy Spacek, simply shuts down and hides away. I felt William Mapother was the only somewhat weak link but he still did an excellent job especially toward the end of the film.I don't like to give away plots and spoil things for those, like me, who are not already familiar with the storyline so I won't go into detail about what happened and why the movie is so dark and emotionally tough to watch but it truly was an eye opener for me. At times, the movie seemed to lag a bit and I wanted to something - anything - to happen but that was intentional. The writers were showing how life can drag after a tragedy and how ordinary days can turn into what feels like weeks when there is no end in sight to the terrible grief and injustice one feels inside.I particularity liked the explosive argument between the two main characters which, in turn, brought them closer together as spouses, Although the end of the movie seemed a bit out there, I was completely sucked in and was so disappointed when it ended. I wanted MORE! i didn't feel like I was done with these people and their situation and I needed more but all I got were the credits. The movie left a big impression on me and left me wondering for days what happened after. I obviously will never know but I do feel this movie is one that anyone could get deeply involved in. It's not funny or light but it's absolutely riveting.

"In the Bedroom" was nominated for best picture in 2002 and is clearly one of the best films of the decade. It is a gut wrenching, thought provoking, artistic masterpiece. The direction is superb. You will have a hard time finding a movie with as many great acting performances as this one (it was no surprise to me that this movie was nominated for three acting Oscars).However, this is not for everyone. It is pure drama. Almost more a play than a movie. It does not rely on formulas for maximizing market share. No sex scenes. No likable "goof ball" injected into the script to lighten things up around the heavy story. Very little action. Very little background music, sometimes nothing at all.....just the dialogue between characters and silence in between. I heard one critic say that the silence itself was a character in this movie. You see warts and flaws in all of the characters.What this movie does is stay true to the story and characters, making you feel and experience the emotions that the characters are experiencing, and deliberately grinds at a slow pace. And at the end of the movie you understand why the slow pace was necessary. The circumstances are extraordinary, but very plausible and painfully realistic. Too realistic for some.........I am sure some who watch are made a bit uncomfortable to see a reflection of themselves in the flaws of the movies characters.So if you are interested in a realistic story with great acting, heavy subject matter, and deep conflict, this movie will make you say "Wow". But if that is not your bag, you will not find this film very entertaining.One more point to many of the online critics of "In the Bedroom".......they need to think outside themselves and understand there is a difference between a "bad movie" and a movie that does not entertain you because it is not the type of movie you enjoy. Look, I like realistic movies (such as "In the Bedroom") but I have little interest in fantasies and science fiction. For example, I do not care for any of the Lord of the Rings flicks. However, I acknowledge that these are Oscar worthy movies, that Jackson is a great director, and that Tolkien was a great writer. "In the Bedroom" is a great movie. Even if you do not like "In the Bedroom", you should respect it as a great work of art.

An excellent film with a fantastic cast that deserves the highest praise. Tom Wilkinson is such good actor and the Casting Director really excelled in giving the part. Sissy Spacek was sublime she was likewise very well chosen. The writing and directing were sublime. All in all a brilliant film ad although not pleasant to watch it should be seen. A notice on the Seller although I bought this Second Hand it was like new so well done to them.

An underrated gem

What on Earth was this film

I loved this movie. It's very sad but well acted. Good that Sissy Spacek won a Golden Globe for her performance. She is a terrific actress.

I received this DVD very quickly and it was just as described and would recommend the seller. I enjoyed the film very much.