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Summary: Wonderful!!!
Review: I don't write many reviews, but for this I almost feel a moral obligation (so as to induce producers and viewers to make more films like this available). I had never heard of "Breaking the Waves" before, but took a chance -- AND WON! Yes, it's tough and gritty at times, but not gratuitously. Beautifully done.
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Summary: Eh
Review: Eh I couldnt even get past the first half of the film. Too much sex for me. Im sure it got better though, I mean almost everyone who reviewed it loved it. But for me I couldnt get into it. Not as good as Dancer in the Dark, which had me in sobs...
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Summary: Aswesome Watson
Review: Aside from this film being a true masterpiece, Emily Watson's performance, as always, is absolutely flawless and awesome. She has truly proven that she is the best actress of her generation, and in the same league of the GREATS, which include Maggie Smith and Meryl Streep. A must-see film.
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Summary: Psevdo intelectual masochistic bullsheet
Review: This movie was recommended by most of the critics. And unfortunately I with my wife spend 3 hours watching this masochistic movie. This is pretend to be a love story, but really it shows deep abuse of the half crazy pretty women. If you like us don't like when somebody torture someone stay away from this movie. What is most amazed me is the last scene. Why does her husband deserve such a really Christian sacrifice? What is it? Triumph to Christianity? Does women need to sacrifice herself for her macho?
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Summary: Awesome Performance
Review: Emily Watson's preformance combined with Von Trier's hand-held camera work gives this film a voyeuristic quality that will leave you breathless! An amazing cinematic achievement.
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Summary: Did you all miss the point?
Review: This movie was such a clear allegory of the life of Christ. It was quite compelling in showing the depth of love and sacrifice one would go through to "redeem" another, even if that "other" is totally unworthy of that love. The spiritual references to "Pharisee-like religion" and the "fool for God" were classic. The acting, directing, and cinematography are stunning.
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Summary: This should have been nominated for best picture of 1996.
Review: The nominees should have been Fargo, Breaking the Waves, English Patient, Jerry Maguire, and Secrets & Lies. Fargo should of won but this epic film was a close second. If your one of those people that is serious about movies you have to see this. It's emotionally wrenching and very harsh at times. But it's all worth it. The performance by Emily Watson earned a well deserved oscar nomination (Frances McDormand won for Fargo, a good choice but Watson was clearly better in a more difficult role). I also loved the documentary style cinematography. A real winner all around and a must see film.
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Summary: It's a Riot!
Review: It's no secret that soundtracks even to the greatest of films and even those featuring remarkable pieces of music are rarely fated for lasting fame, and their purchases are often regretted. This axiom is partially true for this soundtrack. However, I'm giving it four stars only because I tend to give all five only to my absolute favorites, albums that can be enjoyed endlessly, tirelessly. The "Breaking the Waves" CD is just a bit too intense and too gushing to be taken in more often than seldom.It is, in all regards, a fun and funky album. It's also a perfect accompaniment to a great film. From what I recall, the music incorporates into the film seamlessly, acting as dividers between chapters. There're several classic hits here from Deep Purple (which I don't care for very much), Elton John, and Jethro Tull, among others. A lovely inclusion is Leonard Cohen's 'Suzanne'. And, Bach's 'Siciliana' rounds up the list. Yes, that's Johan Sebastian Bach. The CD is uneven rhythmically, which is perhaps reflective of the many fluctuations of the film's heroine. For this and other related reasons, it's difficult to justify and appreciate the CD's hodgepodge outside of the movie's context. If you love the film, you'll probably be tempted to get the CD, as I was. I'd say - go for it. It may not become the highlight of your collection but you'll cherish returning to it once in a while on a lazy afternoon or on a long car trip through summery plains. It's too bad the soundtrack is currently out of stock. If you can't get your hands on it, watch the film again.
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Summary: spiritual film-making defined
Review: to the shallow minded, this movie may simply be about love, sex and religion. to the perfectionist, it is technically twisted and downright confusing. but to those of us who are looking for more in a movie than cliche dialoge and re-run plots, this movie is all that we hope for. don't miss out on one of the best spiritual films...and don't miss the hidden meanings.
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Summary: A Work of Art
Review: Watching this heartbreakingly beautiful film reminded me of the first time I visited Picasso's "Guernica". The immediacy and emotion of the creative genius pours out of it and yet allows others to enter his world. The musical interludes and picturesque cinematography that framed each "chapter" were a wonderful contrast to the documentary style that Von Trier employs. His "Dancer in the Dark" also used a similar style with the musical numbers jarring the rhythm splendidly. Simply a Masterpiece.
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