CBarb70654 I have seen this movie many times, and recently read new overviews of Diane Keaton's work, so rented it again. The agony of indecision, the power of ego, the twisted things a person will do in response to losing a partner, and the ways we fool ourselves as well as defend ourselves, smack you in the face in this film. Many of us are not "well-balanced" when it comes to loss and change. Many of us remember being emotionally overwrought in a relationship that was breaking down. Despite reading some negative comments about "Shoot the Moon" I still found myself drawn in and knocked out by it. The material was tricky, I found myself gasping in parts because I recognized the despair. Like they say, "Not for Everyone," but definitely for me.

prgolburgh This is one of the most powerful and truthful movies I've ever seen. I love it and I watch it over and over. I love Dianne Keaton and this is one of her greatest roles. The children are just terrific and the emotions portrayed are intense and typical of the situation. I feel that his is a movie that every married couple must see. In an age where divorce is so common and seemingly so easy, Shoot The Moon shows how devastating divorce really can be and usually is! I know this from experience! There are so many unresolved emotions and feelings between two people. And even if there has been an affair a marriage can prevail and two people can emerge stronger for it. The marriage can become much better and more loving and true. The children will benefit from seeing that their parents can work through their problems and come out on the other side. A MUST SEE!

joejdanielson Well done, realistic film. Though Keaton gives her usual strong performance. And Finney does a good job of acting as the man coming apart (he reminds me of Richard Burton in Night of the Iguana). But the real story here for me was between Dana Hill's character and both her parents. I am not too familiar with Dana Hill, though I somehow recognize her from something. But in this film she does a marvelous job of showing the pain felt by children from parental separation. Another thing about this film is that it somehow really manages to remind me of the late 70s/early 80s. A side note for compaction equipment fans: check out that Dynapac roller!!! No idea which model is being used to compact the tennis court. But it looks like a great machine.

marcdesbiens I gave it 2/5 ... the film really fell apart in the 2nd half, turning in a movie that could be described as 'COMICAL' (unintentionally). Even though it is supposed to be a serious film about 2 people divorcing, there were quite a few moments where I laughed out loud, (no spoilers) especially that ending on the tennis court, I was laughing so hard right there ! ;-)This is a sign the film was a failure because it was supposed to be 100% dramatic and I was thinking it was funny, so there was definitely something that wasn't right *there* ... The beginning was pretty good, the actors were excellent as well, Albert Finney and Diane Keaton in particular. It was fun to see a pre-RobocopPeter Weller in there too as the hunky guy who Keaton hires to build a tennis court next to her house. Multiple nominations as I can see, Golden Globes, Cannes Film Festival, etc.The 4 young daughters were running around in their underwear quite often, using 'inappropriate' language and the camera was lingering unnecessary long on the pre-teens as well, it was noticeable, it hasn't been mentioned here though.