This is living proof that it doesn’t take a big budget to
make a good movie. In the Bedroom cost 1.7
million dollars to make, The Adventures of Pluto Nash
cost one hundred. This was worthy of a one-hundred million
dollar budget, critics refer to Pluto Nash as
being worthy of more like a one-dollar (if you could even call
that enough to make a movie). The depth, drama, and provoking
and intellectually profound dialogue in this movie were what
made this film so good. When you’re staring at it you can care
less about the sci-fi special effects now available. The story
is solely what makes a motion picture so wonderful; sure those
big budget Hollywood extravaganza’s are as good as this and
sometimes better; but In The Bedroom fulfilled my
tastes with flying colors. It satisfied me for the evening,
and is an unforgettable film.
In the Bedroom is very close to real life (only
the horrific side of it), it’s insanely believable. Although
it deals with extremely mature and serious themes that are
very depressing, you can’t help but like it; because you can
relate to it. Not personally, but definitely through world
events. You can feel the characters emotions, taste their
tears; you’re pulling for them. The silent moments are of the
best, because they give you a chance to absorb everything so
chaotic and powerfully discharged at others; when no sound is
being exchanged you can collect yourself for the better. You
feel like your sitting next to the people and grieving for
them as the story deepens, though you’re just watching the
mere story unfold on film. When your sad their sad, when your
scared their scared; the violent change in emotion shown helps
your understand the reality of the situation (more commonly
known as a movie). The ending doesn’t give off any sense of
closure, because the grieving on earth never ends; you’re just
an aimless viewer who can do nothing to help; nothing at all.
This is painful, but it’s a lesson; you must live on.
The
acting was fabulous. Sissy Spacek fit this role better than
any other, because it had edge; though very, very realistic.
And Tom Wilkinson, a man’s teary eyes have never been this
scary. Marrissa Tomei was right on also, her characters
personality was so multidimensional, but strived for a
simplistic life. The little boys in it were incredible also,
they were able to stare with such depth, such captivity; it’s
almost like you knew what they were thinking, a newborn
psychic. I can’t think of any one person’s performance that
was bad or even remotely mediocre. The theatrical aspect of
the whole thing was just flat out amazing.
In the Bedroom was robbed at the Oscars; five
nominations and no wins. The movie was powerful and had
extreme meaning to me, and I think it will others. It has
strong performances by everyone in it; Sissy should’ve won
over
Halle
Berry
for best actress. Marrissa Tomei should’ve also won. The
scenery was remarkably beautiful for such a low budget, too;
the southern tone of simplicity was its key to victory. This
is an outstanding film that is unforgettable; every aspect of
it runs clean. In the Bedroom is a definite
must-see that shall be on everyone’s list.
-Danny, Bucket Reviews