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After the Wedding Review

Movies.com Critics

4.0

Dave White Profile

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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 4.0
    78

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The New York Times Manohla Dargis

    A fine and, on a scene-by-scene basis, often better than fine, if effectively unadventurous work.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Variety

    Thanks to a tight script, sharp direction and excellent actors, new film by Danish helmer Susanne Bier manages to be both emotional and engaging.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

    After the Wedding would never pretend to have any answers, but in hands this skilled the act of exploration itself couldn't be more illuminating, or more dramatic.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter Michael Rechtshaffen

    Once again Bier demonstrates just how misleading appearances can be, as she artfully removes the veneers concealing the dark truths locked away by her intriguing characters.

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  • 90

    out of 100

    Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

    A thrilling -- and harrowing, and beautiful -- celebration of the unpredictability of life.

  • 91

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Talented filmmaker Susanne Bier (Brothers), armed with an outstanding compositional sense, keeps control over the storms of melodrama that swirl in this rich weepie.

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5

Great Movie...Great Characters...Lots of Interestig Twists... by norm_the_moviegoer
From a movie-goer that enjoys good character development, this is definitely a movie to see. The actors are tremendous, real, and extremely believable. The facial expressions, the range of emotions, the revealing of information about the history and motives of the players... If you enjoy a movie that takes you through the an entire range of feelings and mixes in some unique surprises, you will enjoy this movie.

5

S E N S A T I O N A L! by wheel888
YES THIS MOVIE LEANS ON MELLOW DRAMA, BUT THE ACTING IS SO FRESH AND TRUE NOTHING CAN STAND IN IT'S WAY! A TRUE WORK OF ART THAT KEEPS YOU IN IT'S SPELL THROUGH OUT. JUST ONE MAN'S HUMBLE OPINION.

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