Breaking the Waves Reviews

 (1996)

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Hardly understand
Jun 04, 2008
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I don't know why this movie didn't resonate with my heart. I guess I just don't like this kind of movies. It just didn't touch deep into my soul. The theme,yes,the theme is the problem. It also reminds me of <The... Read more
Hardly understand
Jun 04, 2008
Overall Rating
I don't know why this movie didn't resonate with my heart. I guess I just don't like this kind of movies. It just didn't touch deep into my soul. The theme,yes,the theme is the problem. It also reminds me of <The... Read more
What Can I Say...,..This Movie Is Immaculate
May 10, 2007
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Lars von Trier directed his best (In my opinion) film with this story of the power of love and sacrifice. Emily Watson delivers her most powerful (and debut) performance. This movie makes me cry every time I see it, but in... Read more
Emotional power is one of the most difficult and complex aspects of film-making to succeed in. Very few films can manage to be emotionally destructive, while still retaining the viewer's concentration and dedication to the piece. Yet, Breaking the Waves is... Read more
Emotional power is one of the most difficult and complex aspects of film-making to succeed in. Very few films can manage to be emotionally destructive, while still retaining the viewer's concentration and dedication to the piece. Yet, Breaking the Waves... Read more
Powerful at times, but quite weird
Oct 02, 2006
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I first saw this movie back in 1998 on cable. I watched it again last night. The acting is excellent as is the setting and direction. However, the story is very odd and often uncomfortable. A movie only a Swinger could... Read more
Powerful at times, but quite weird
Oct 02, 2006
Overall Rating
I first saw this movie back in 1998 on cable. I watched it again last night. The acting is excellent as is the setting and direction. However, the story is very odd and often uncomfortable. A movie only a Swinger could... Read more
A Total Masterpiece for Von Trier!
Aug 26, 2006
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The main reason that I loved "Breaking The Waves" is that not only it really tells an inspiring, wonderful, unique and emotional charged love-story, but it has filmed in uncoventional, revoluation, monuemental and odd camerawork for which Lars shows his technique... Read more
A Total Masterpiece for Von Trier!
Aug 26, 2006
Overall Rating
The main reason that I loved "Breaking The Waves" is that not only it really tells an inspiring, wonderful, unique and emotional charged love-story, but it has filmed in uncoventional, revoluation, monuemental and odd camerawork for which Lars shows his technique... Read more
VERY GOOD
Aug 26, 2006
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THIS MOVIE MADE ME CRY EVERY TIME THAT I SEE IT. I FEEL IDENTIFY WITH IT. LOVE IT. THERE IS NO MORE WORDS TO SAY HOW GOOD I THINK THIS MOVIE IS.... Read more