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User review rating: 4 May 16, 2011

You are wrong about Reese. She acted her role perfectly. Every actor has to play a role the way they feel reflects the character, not so the audience can detect some "chemistry". She was rescued from the streets and made into the "star attraction", so she was a combination of grateful little girl and "ice princess", which she had to be with an abusive husband. She was vulnerable but fearful of feeling or receiving real love. She therefore had to be guarded. It took more ability to act in such a restrained, understated manner. It was the look her husband saw between her and Robert that sent him off the edge. All you wannabe critics should just hop over to Hollywood with your acting tips for

User review rating: 2 May 16, 2011

I loved the book, but the movie was disjointed and over-acted..especially Reese Witherspoon.

User review rating: 5 May 14, 2011

Great book and the movie did and awesome job following it closely. Robert Pattinson and Christoph Waltz had Oscar winning performances....as did Rosie!!!

User review rating: 4 May 11, 2011

Great movie from a really good book. Robert Pattinson was great but Reese struggled throughout the movie.

User review rating: 2 May 11, 2011

The movie started off great...but then Reese Witherspoon appeared and the movie went downhill from there - she is soooo bad in this. Even the elephant out-acted her. I can't recall a movie where an actors performance ruined an otherwise good movie.

User review rating: 5 May 10, 2011

THIS MOVIE WAS AMAZINNG!!! WATCH IT IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SEEN IT. BETTER THAN I EXPECTED!

User review rating: 2 May 09, 2011

While the movie was decent, I felt that there was no chemistry betwen the actors. Reese Witherspoon was horribly mis-cast. Pattison gave a surprinsingly strong performance, as did Christph Wentz. The movie lagged a bit in the middle as well. Overall, some good parts, but it didn't work as a whole.

User review rating: 0 May 07, 2011

Was not particulary pleased with this movie too much brutality especially to the animals.

User review rating: 2 May 04, 2011

Very dissapointing movie!! the book was great but the movie, especially reese, was simply a mess.

User review rating: 2 May 03, 2011

OK, Pattison performed well in his first "adult" role..Weltz was at his creepy-best...but OMG, Reese was so bad it ruined what could ahve been a beautiful movie. She was completely mis-cast to the pint where it was distracting. She should stick to Legally Blonde movies - too bad as this movie was on track to be really good, but Reese's performance was so awful that it tuins the entire movie.

User review rating: 3 May 02, 2011

I meant, Reese forgot how to act. She used to be good but she's terrible now. The story wasn't that great either, it was pretty sad. The only good thing about this movie was Robert Pattinson.

User review rating: 5 May 02, 2011

Some people have said there's no chemistry between the leads. Robert Pattinson was doing his best, but Reese was like a cold, dead fish. She was the same in the last movie she did, with Owen Wilson. It's like she forgot to act.

User review rating: 2 May 02, 2011

reese witherspoon was just so bad that it ruined the entire movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

User review rating: 5 May 01, 2011

A very good story and well acted!

User review rating: 0 May 01, 2011

I'm surprised that so many people have enjoyed this movie given there's so much brutatlity involved and not just to the animals, human brutality prevails throughout this movie as well. For me, there was no chemisty between the two main characters, it was more about the ringmaster and his violent nature then a supposed "love story". Very disappointing.

User review rating: 5 May 01, 2011

Wonderful acting and a great feel to this film. I was really drawn into the story, which was very refreshing.

User review rating: 4 April 30, 2011

Good movie, but not great chemistry between the two lovers.

User review rating: 5 April 30, 2011

Excellent. The animals were amazing - shut my eyes for a few parts, sensitive when it comes to animal abuse, and violent scenes, but still worth it to watch such a good movie.

User review rating: 1 April 30, 2011

I'm confused as to why the cruelty to the animals wasn't mentioned in any of the viewers comments. I'm also confused why one viewer would state there wasn't any violence. The movie was filled with violence and not just towards the animals. Zero chemistry between Reese and Robert. Very disappointing movie - hated it.

User review rating: 5 April 29, 2011

Fantastic! I fell in love with the book long ago and this movie was cast perfectly!!

User review rating: 5 April 28, 2011

Excellent movie! Drama, suspense and some funny parts. Will see it again.

User review rating: 0 April 28, 2011

What a beautiful love story. The casting was dead on. I will see it again for sure.

User review rating: 5 April 27, 2011

i was shocked at the depth and adventure this film contained. it put me at the edge of my seat. i didn't expect it to be so FULL and satisfying. the entire theatre was fully absorbed in the film..there was silence. acting was superb!

User review rating: 2 April 27, 2011

Bad, bad, bad. Should've known better when I walked into the theatre as there was only one other guy there. Predictable, melodramatic. Old lady next to my wife cried. Girl next to me kept freaking out. My wife liked it though. If you are a guy don't waste your time, stay away.

User review rating: 5 April 27, 2011

One of this years best movie for sure. Christoph did an amazing job portraying August, and Reese fit the role of Marlena perfectly. Pattinson delivered a surprising performance. A must see!

User review rating: 3 April 26, 2011

Maybe wait for the DVD.

User review rating: 1 April 26, 2011

this should be called MOvie for not so smart people. RUNIED the book!

User review rating: 5 April 26, 2011

Loved the movie.......it was nice to see a movie that had a great story without all the violence and special effects. The movie was very true to the book. Excellent performances by all the actors.

User review rating: 5 April 25, 2011

absolutely loved this movie. It did good justice to the book!wished Rob and reese had a little more chemistry but overall was very pleased with the outcome

User review rating: 5 April 25, 2011

This movie was EXCELLENT. Well told and acted. Very interesting storyline that draws you in. I enjoyed every minute. Good chemistry between the two leads. Highly recommend it.

User review rating: 5 April 25, 2011

awesome movie!!! I loved it!

User review rating: 5 April 24, 2011

Just beautiful

User review rating: 5 April 24, 2011

My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. We were entertained throughout the entire two hours. All the actors were great and the storyline was strong. Highly recommend this movie.

User review rating: 5 April 24, 2011

One of the best movies I have seen in many many years.So true to the book and amazing acting.Perhaps the teen generation wont enjoy it which is a shame because it is an absolute must see!

User review rating: 5 April 23, 2011

Almost as good as the book. Well done!

User review rating: 5 April 23, 2011

Excellent movie with first rate acting.

User review rating: 5 April 23, 2011

Very good movie, if you loved the book you'll love the film. The cinematography and overall look of the movie is breathtaking. Pattinson has proven himself to be an actor and not some teen pin-up, I was suprisingly impressed. And Christoph really brought August to life. Would recomend to everyone!

User review rating: 5 April 23, 2011

It was very good, the emotion it evoked was amazing. Even my husband and his mother liked it. I dont remember any swearing which is always a plus

User review rating: 4 April 23, 2011

Reese proves once again that she is a dynamic actor. She's very engaging and the way she relates to August (her husband in the movie) is particularly brilliant.

User review rating: 5 April 23, 2011

Wonderful movie. Highly recommended. Finally...a movie different from all the crap they've been calling films lately.

User review rating: 4 April 22, 2011

Interesting storyline. Good performances from Pattison, Witherspoon and Waltz.

User review rating: 4 April 22, 2011

Perdictable, but it kept the novel story line. Glad I saw it.

User review rating: 4 April 22, 2011

Very good, I was surprised by Roberts performance.. It's a little old fashioned, but still enjoyable...

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