drjgardner This film has wonderful acting from everyone involved, especially the two young kids and Benicio del Toro. The script is excellent, with enough twists and turns to keep you on your feet. The music and photography only add to the merits of this well-crafted film. The only fault I can find in this film is the direction that moves too slowly for my tastes. The director Susanne Bier isn't known for her action films and I enjoyed her pacing in "The Night Manager", but here it is a little too slow.

vladimir-lendel Start was... a little bit trivial - happy family... kids... awful tragedy... so on... but then... then I saw a miracle - I've been watching a miracle created by actors of this film. I always been admiring Benicio and thought of him as of big actor, but after I saw him in this film I've changed my mind - he isn't big actor - hi is one of the best I ever have seen. He is like Universe - no beginning and no end, his talent is unlimited. He helped me to have a look at my life and make... at least try to make, some changes at it. It's not drugs it's... psychological dependency of something. And now I know this for sure - I can defeat it... thanking to this film and personally to talent of this genius actor - Benicio Del Torro.

Bene Cumb This movie - with somewhat "draggling" title, but it has a meaning - is rather painful to watch, but still interesting and lots of Hollywood clichés have been avoided - as for ending, for instance. The plot is realistic and intelligent, and viewers can ponder and think through lots of things; addiction issues, raising children, fragility of human life - among others.But the main pearls are the leading actors - Berry and Del Toro. Well, it should be no surprise, both are Academy Award winners, but they were so great throughout the movie, leaving e.g. Duchowny in the shadow as well. Even if you are not fond of difficult topics - it is no entertainment, though has its comic and pleasant moments - the movie is highly recommendable, if you prefer great acting and having sympathy with characters.The movie deserves definitely more attention and praise it has seen so far.

ollewest Susanne Bier goes the same secure (and economically successful) path as e.g Lars Hallström and several other good European film makers. From credible pieces of art touching real emotions to standardized Hollywood productions. The authors are OK, some better than OK, but Halle Berry personalize the impersonal, over-sweetened and superficial impression of the movie.This is another example of a basically good story and a good film maker turning out in an uninteresting result. Although Bier is not in the same league as e.g. Lars von Trier, she has made several interesting films listed at IMDb. I recommend Susanne Bier's earlier Danish productions instead of this meal of lobster marinated in coca cola.