Kirpianuscus embroidery of questions. strange air of story. absence of answers. the impact in the moment of truth. Nicole Kidman in a role who reminds The Others atmosphere.Lauren Bacall presence in a role who gives new nuances to story. an old fascinating theme. controversial theme.the film has the force to impress more for atmosphere than the story itself. because the story is simple. too simple for surprise and its importance remains the wake up of temptation of a n enticing hypothesis - if the boy is real the man who says he is ?because not the reincarnation is the subject. only the attitude of society. the relation out of marriage. the forbidden sentimental relation between Anna and a too young shadow of past. it is provocative and bizarre film. far to give solutions -only different perspectives about a meeting.

Spikeopath I remember when it was released in 2004, there was a big hurrah about "the" bath scene, many vitriolic complaints about how slow it was, how not scary it was et al. Birth is many wonderful film making things, of course not all of those things will resonate or enthral many of the movie watching populace, yet there is such craft on both sides of the camera here, and an atmospherically ambiguous bloodline pulsing throughout, that marks it out as a particularly striking film.Plot finds Nicole Kidman as Anna, who is about to be re-married but finds her world tipped upside down when a young boy (Cameron Bright) arrives on the scene and announces he is the reincarnation of her dead first husband...Director Jonathan Glazer and his co-writers Jean-Claude Carrière & Milo Addica are purposely being vague, I mean lets face it, the topic to hand is exactly that, vague, and ripe for countless hours of discussion. The film simmers along deftly, meditations on love, grief and anger are skilfully portrayed by all involved. Even a birthing tunnel metaphor doesn't come off as self indulgent, from the off Glazer wants and gets those interested in the story to buy into the hypnotic qualities on show. To jump on board with Anna's fragility while all around her battle for rhyme or reason with her mindset.In truth it's a hard sell as a piece of entertainment, there's still today, over a decade since it was released, people miffed that the hinted at supernatural elements are not key to the narrative. While the thin line of good and bad taste - and maybe even pretentiousness - is being tested by the makers, but the charges of Birth being dull are just wrong. It never shows its hand, the mystery always remains strong, while Kidman and Lauren Bacall are reason enough to admire the acting craft on show.Hated by many, inducing even anger in some quarters, Birth is a tantalising picture. A conundrum designed to get a response, for better or worse. 8/10

Manhattan William I went to opening night of BIRTH many years ago now, and while I liked it VERY much, I realize now that I didn't fully understand it after the first viewing. This is a movie that speaks to me about TRUE LOVE, love that never dies, mourning someone you've lost that you cannot ever get over. Such is the character of Anna, played by Kidman with tremendous sensitivity and grace. This film in fact moves me more and more each time I view it. Aside from the film, the musical score is breathtaking (and heartbreaking). There is something about this film that just.....if I had to recommend ONE film that is wholly underrated and that deserves to be viewed, it's BIRTH. Note: A gentle/tender heart may be required for full satisfaction and understanding.

ravivarma-739-833242 another heart stopping drama.the movie picked great pace suddenly lost control and fell down.the end result is entire effect is lost.a 10 year old boy re-incarnation is certainly a very different theme. wife also strongly believed that the kid is her husband's re-birth. what followed is an intriguing drama and very difficult to guess what is going to happen next.so far great.wife decided to elope with the kid.heart racing.but alas!thud!the kid admitted that he is cheating.how? director only knows.I am so disappointed at this point and felt that the director got cold feet belatedly and the entire theme spoiled . even though Nicole Kidman's performance is brilliant the film fell flat on its face.the proper ending should have been the death of both Kidman and the kid .