Away from Her

 (2007)

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User Reviews

NIce movie
Sep 10, 2008
pilicasalv - yahoo.com
Love this movie... I now about that illness and the performance of the actors was wonderful. I definitely recommend people to watch it... Full review
Away from greatness
Aug 06, 2008
dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
Though Away From Her does have some touching moments, its story seems to not fully keep you intact until the credits roll.... Full review
Much Better Than a Guy Would Expect
Aug 03, 2008
thetechnologyteacher - yahoo.com
Why would my wife rent this? Depressing right? Surprisingly not - especially for 40 or 50-somethings who after watching this, might decide NOW is the time to travel and do the things of your dreams.... Full review
Keep to the story
Jun 02, 2008
cscdad - yahoo.com
I agree with the anti american comments here! Nothing to do with story. I am sick of such liberal digs from stupid people.... Full review
Lovely Film about Life Long Love and Commitment
May 25, 2008
reelinspiration - yahoo.com
The Oscar nominated AWAY FROM HER is similar in theme to the Notebook, but it is a truly original movie about life long love and commitment. Beautifully written, directed and acted.... Full review
Bitter but sweet
May 03, 2008
matchamochi - yahoo.com
I saw this with a friend and he doesn't believe that one person could love another person so much but I do. It's a nice movie that makes me think about the things that are important to us. But I think... Full review
Emotionally wringing and touching
May 02, 2008
skaboots - yahoo.com
This movie made me fight back tears throughout, with agonizing moments of sadness, resignation and hopelessness. Usually these characteristics in a movie are the kiss of death, but if the right audience sees this movie, which are older adults and younger... Full review
Saw it at Sundance
May 02, 2008
alanparkcity - yahoo.com
A well acted, slightly depressing drama about aging, end of life choices, and the meaning of true love. Those of us with dementia and aging issues in their family will relate strongly.... Full review
Makes No Sense - Too Many Holes
Apr 26, 2008
cntrydaze - yahoo.com
Ok, I didn't actually see this movie. Why, you may ask, am I writing a review about it? Good question. I just needed to comment. Since I have a mother in the middle stages of Alzheimer's, I can tell you from... Full review
Power of two
Mar 02, 2008
essence_of_willow - yahoo.com
Because I have not seen La Vie en Rose, I really thought Julie Christie was a shoo-in for Best Actress for her wonderfully nuanced but powerful performance as a woman suffering from Alzheimer's in Away from Her. In this movie, Christie... Full review

Critics Reviews

| May 24, 2009
Urban Cinefile
Theirs is a story of despair, hope, guilt and love.....A heartbreaking and profound film about an impossible love, Away From Her is a portrait of a relationship struggling to endure Alzheimers..... ... Full Review
| May 17, 2009
The Celebrity Cafe
Touching, understated tale of a couple that has to deal with Alzheimer's disease.....Both Gordon Pinsent and Oscar-nominated Julie Christie play their roles with understated perfection..... ... Full Review
| Dec 07, 2008
associatedcontent.com
Published in CiaoAway From Her (2007) wonderful Canadian medical Drama, starring Canada's own Gordan Pinsent....finds love in the arms of another woman (Marian)What I like about the story is....based on the Great Canadian writer Alice Munro#39;s novel A Bear Came Over the Mountain.....The story is so well done, showing the pain and frustration.... ... Full Review
| Jun 03, 2008
Montreal Gazette
Papa Pinsent is proud of his offspring and adds his own thoughts on the importance of the arts. Well, the saving of our arts and culture are vital to us all, and we artists play a vital role in the welfare of the country. ... Full Review
| Feb 17, 2008
The Independent
Christie stars alongside Gordon Pinsent as an academic and his wife who live in chic retirement in a snowy Canadian cottage until Christie puts the frying pan in the freezer and forgets the word "wine", and they realise that she has Alzheimer's. and Pinsent is nowhere near as magnetic ... Full Review

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