Behind the Red Door

Rating:
Summary: Wow, I want more
Review: As a huge fan of Kiefer Sutherland this movie knocked me off my feet. The characters were so wonderfully portrayed by the actors that you could have knocked me over with a feather. I am used to Kiefer being a bad guy, being a good guy, but this one ranks as his best movie to date.

Definitely hangs with 24.

Colleen L. Stanford

Rating:
Summary: Wow, I want more
Review: As a huge fan of Kiefer Sutherland this movie knocked me off my feet. The characters were so wonderfully portrayed by the actors that you could have knocked me over with a feather. I am used to Kiefer being a bad guy, being a good guy, but this one ranks as his best movie to date.

Definitely hangs with 24.

Colleen L. Stanford

Rating:
Summary: Gem of a Movie
Review: Behind the Red Door is a lovely and poignant movie. Keifer
Sutherland is excellent as the brother. Watch his walk! So
in character! This man never disappoints.
His dry wit and perfect timing are a delight.

This movie was based on a true story and it is apparent that
real care and talented people were behind the making of the movie.

The sister in the movie is excellent. The mood and tone of
the story is so good, you hate it when the ending comes.

The scenery adds even more to the nuances of the film as well
as the excellently researched medical background.

This is the "gem of a movie we are all looking for."

Rating:
Summary: Gem of a Movie
Review: Behind the Red Door is a lovely and poignant movie. Keifer
Sutherland is excellent as the brother. Watch his walk! So
in character! This man never disappoints.
His dry wit and perfect timing are a delight.

This movie was based on a true story and it is apparent that
real care and talented people were behind the making of the movie.

The sister in the movie is excellent. The mood and tone of
the story is so good, you hate it when the ending comes.

The scenery adds even more to the nuances of the film as well
as the excellently researched medical background.

This is the "gem of a movie we are all looking for."

Rating:
Summary: Behind the Red Door is a MASTERPIECE.
Review: Considering the typical role of Kiefer Sutherland, this film is quite out of the ordinary. The performances by two incredible actors bring alive the story of man who is fighting his own fears, while trying to help his sister fight hers as well. They help each other to accept certain tragedies in their lives, his illness, her denial of their mother's murder, and rebuild a relationship with each other that is incredibly real. This film is poignant, brilliant and touching to say the least, and has an incredible message concerning HIV/AIDS, but also a touch of humor. Kiefer's gestures, facial expressions and his portrayal of this man with the rough exterior who has such a kind heart show that he's beyond talent. The scene on the beach where Roy and Natalie have their conversation about being alone is fantastically done, and the scene near the end when he tells her he loves her is so simple, yet so touching. It faces the finality of death, and shows the importance of family and forgiveness, in a masterful production that I watch over and over again. We need to see more of this type of film from Mr. Sutherland.

Rating:
Summary: Behind the Red Door is a MASTERPIECE.
Review: Considering the typical role of Kiefer Sutherland, this film is quite out of the ordinary. The performances by two incredible actors bring alive the story of man who is fighting his own fears, while trying to help his sister fight hers as well. They help each other to accept certain tragedies in their lives, his illness, her denial of their mother's murder, and rebuild a relationship with each other that is incredibly real. This film is poignant, brilliant and touching to say the least, and has an incredible message concerning HIV/AIDS, but also a touch of humor. Kiefer's gestures, facial expressions and his portrayal of this man with the rough exterior who has such a kind heart show that he's beyond talent. The scene on the beach where Roy and Natalie have their conversation about being alone is fantastically done, and the scene near the end when he tells her he loves her is so simple, yet so touching. It faces the finality of death, and shows the importance of family and forgiveness, in a masterful production that I watch over and over again. We need to see more of this type of film from Mr. Sutherland.

Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Recommended.
Review: First, this is a superb script. It searches the deepest emotional corners of life with crystalline clarity. There is depth of emotion without sentiment, spiritual exploration without cliche and human truth devoid of lecturing. In addition, this writer and director were truly fortunate in their cast. The characters are extraordinarly realized and executed. It takes trained, talented and caring actors to so succesfully inhabit their roles. But their way was certainly smoothed by the heartbreaking intensity and utter integrity of the story.

The locations are almost painfully beautiful and the editing and direction produce an utterly seamless experience.

Finally, this not a story about death; it's about living life -- and that is it's greatest acheivement.

Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Recommended.
Review: First, this is a superb script. It searches the deepest emotional corners of life with crystalline clarity. There is depth of emotion without sentiment, spiritual exploration without cliche and human truth devoid of lecturing. In addition, this writer and director were truly fortunate in their cast. The characters are extraordinarly realized and executed. It takes trained, talented and caring actors to so succesfully inhabit their roles. But their way was certainly smoothed by the heartbreaking intensity and utter integrity of the story.

The locations are almost painfully beautiful and the editing and direction produce an utterly seamless experience.

Finally, this not a story about death; it's about living life -- and that is it's greatest acheivement.

Rating:
Summary: I was stunned!!!!
Review: I can count, on one hand, the number of movies that have left me with nothing more to say than WOW!!!! Keifer Sutherland's performance was not only impressive but I was totally stunned at his ability. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen! A definate recommend to all; and a must for my VERY SELECT collection of DVD's. I think Keifer Sutherland will finally come into his own if he can continue with quality roles like this.

Rating:
Summary: Takeing My Breath Away
Review: This movie has to be one of the most inspiering, and beautiful things I've ever seen in my life. The imagry and simbalizom alone, were enoff to take my breath away, add that to an amazing cast and script you have your self this 5 star flick. This is a spctauler film and moveing story. I would recomend it to anyone, espshaly if they have siblings.