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User review rating: 0 January 28, 2002

Unbelievable movie. Actors where fantastic. I thought Kevin Spacey was so believable in this movie. I truly got into the emotions of the character (no one does it as well as Mr. Spacey). The scenery was one of the most beautiful I`ve seen in any movie. It makes you want to go there even if you hate cold weather. I would recommend this movie..

User review rating: 0 January 27, 2002

I personally didn`t like the book at all. The movie was a wonderful story that touched me. Kevin was the perfect Quolye with such kindness of spirit.

User review rating: 0 January 25, 2002

My husband and I really enjoyed this gem of a movie!Wonderful to watch and worth the twenty-three dollars.

User review rating: 0 January 25, 2002

Fine entertainment, but not everyone on the Rock is Gordon Pinsent.

User review rating: 0 January 24, 2002

Gorgeous

User review rating: 0 January 20, 2002

Kevin Spacey, the "ordinary" man fulfills this role completely. He is neither handsome nor sexy...simply ordinary, like most of us. His ability to complement the notion of everyman is what makes this film so successful. Annie Proulx`s magnificent story and the producer`s ability to recognize it, makes this an Oscar potential film.

User review rating: 0 January 16, 2002

Reading the others responses to this film, i was sort of skeptical. So i went to see it to decide for myself. I will sum it up for you "chick flick for the elderly" and there is nothing wrong with that! So for the younger crowd which is myself included, stay home so the appropriate crowd can enjoy the film in silence.

User review rating: 0 January 16, 2002

This movie was just beautiful to watch. They also did a great job with the Newfoundland accents. Super story as well.

User review rating: 0 January 16, 2002

Excellent movie. As a Newfoundlander I found it very realistic.

User review rating: 0 January 16, 2002

Just wonderful. Spacey deserves an Oscar nod.

User review rating: 0 January 16, 2002

"It`s a subtly inspirational story, where we root for Quoyle, even though we`re not entirely sure why." -- Kim Morgan, OREGONIAN

User review rating: 0 January 16, 2002

"A movie that engrosses, hypnotizes and clings to the memory long after the final frame." -- Rex Reed, NEW YORK OBSERVER

User review rating: 0 January 15, 2002

While working on location in Newfoundland, Kevin Spacey took part in a number of local initiation ceremonies including kissing a fish and drinking Screech (a local brew). The locals later accepted him as an adopted Newfie.

User review rating: 0 January 14, 2002

Fabulous. I`m even going to say the unthinkable (for me!): I preferred it to the book.

User review rating: 0 January 13, 2002

I loved the book, and so I couldn`t wait for the movie. I saw it last night, and it was stunningly beautiful. I loved all the outside scenes the best, especially the old house, and the trip to Gaze Island, where Quoyle learned about his past ancestors. I only wish the director had put in the school concert, and the trip to the city. I think they were very important to the love story.

User review rating: 0 January 09, 2002

If you are 40+ years old and you are either a newfie or have some relatives who are, you will love this movie! I on the other hand am 24, half newfie and disliked this film :( sorry kids but i tried my best!

User review rating: 0 January 08, 2002

enjoyed more than the book

User review rating: 0 January 06, 2002

Fabulous acting! Extremely well cast!

User review rating: 0 January 05, 2002

I think it as fabulous and tells about Newfoundland as it was, a little over done but good.

User review rating: 0 January 03, 2002

Thought it was it was great. Movie that was needed to start the year 2002 a good warm note.It was so nice to see a Movie that didn`t need foul language or violence to get your attention.

User review rating: 0 January 02, 2002

I loved it! What could be better than a flick about dysfunctional newfies!

User review rating: 0 January 02, 2002

One of the few common man stories of the year, very well done by some of the biggest names in cinema today.

User review rating: 0 January 01, 2002

Fabulous movie.. highly recommended. Spacey, as always, is charming

User review rating: 0 December 30, 2001

Great movie about a Canadian small town and the way it can turn the human spirit..I don`t Americans taking to this as much as Canadians, especially Newfoundlanders (who aren`t to picky on how others make a feeble attempt to imitate their accent).

User review rating: 0 December 29, 2001

Superb. It hit all the right spots.

User review rating: 0 December 29, 2001

it sucks

User review rating: 0 December 29, 2001

Not bad at all - I was surprised it was so well done. It`s a good job considering the book is so rich and involved. Kevin Spacey, Gordon Pinsent, and Julianne Moore did very well.

User review rating: 0 December 26, 2001

A lovely little tale peppered with subtle performances by Julianne Moore and Kevin Spacey. Judi Dench is spot-on, and Cate Blanchett disappears into her role as Petal. The real star, of course, is Newfoundland. It is sweeping, majestic and grand. Well worth a look, b`y!

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