Away from Her Reviews

Love this movie... I now about that illness and the performance of the actors was wonderful. I definitely recommend people to watch it... Read more

Though Away From Her does have some touching moments, its story seems to not fully keep you intact until the credits roll.... Read more

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.... Read more

I agree with the anti american comments here! Nothing to do with story. I am sick of such liberal digs from stupid people.... Read more

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.... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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.... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more