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zingy
College Boy Z
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 The Quiet The Quiet Quote: The Quiet is a 2005 American drama and thriller film directed by Jamie Babbit, and starring Camilla Belle and Elisha Cuthbert. It focuses on a deaf teenage girl, Dot (Belle) who goes to live with her godparents (played by Martin Donovan and Edie Falco) after her father dies, where she slowly learns the disturbing secrets of the family, primarily concerning their teenage daughter, Nina (Cuthbert).
The film was acquired by Destination Films, which released this film in the United States theatrically through Sony Pictures Classics on August 25, 2006, and marketed with the tagline: "Isn't it time everyone hears your secrets?".
The film's soundtrack features songs by Low, Cat Power, Le Tigre, and numerous Beethoven piano sonatas.
Many reviewers complained that it was sleazy, exploitative, and difficult to watch, and that it was too serious to be satire, yet too camp to be taken seriously. Despite receiving poor reviews, the film made a respectable profit.
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| Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:49 pm |
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zingy
College Boy Z
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Pretty awful. This film is just freakin' random and awkward, from Elisha Cuthbert having sex with her dad (which I know is a major point in the story, but I forgot what it was about) to Shawn Ashmore explaining, in detail, an erection he had. The dialogue is almost too horrible to bear (I don't usually complain about this kinda stuff, but...), the plot is predictable and stupid, the performances are generally weak, the film is ridiculously clichéd, and the portrayal of high school is totally offbeat.
D+
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| Sun Feb 11, 2007 10:46 pm |
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David
Pure Phase
Joined: Tue Feb 15, 2005 7:33 am
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Location: Maryland
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I saw it at the theatre during its run and thought it was interesting and well-acted. Nothing too original, though. A solid B.
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am
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Location: LA / NYC
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I thought it was an incredibly interesting little thriller with great performances from Elisha Cuthbert and Camilla Belle. I'd give it a strong B+.
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| Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:27 am |
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getluv
i break the rules, so i don't care
Joined: Sun May 15, 2005 4:28 pm
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The script is a total train wreck. So frustrating. I wanted to like it, but no.
Great idea having Camilla Belle play a deaf chick.
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matatonio
Teh Mexican
Joined: Fri Oct 15, 2004 11:56 pm
Posts: 26066
Location: In good ol' Mexico
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Re: The Quiet I thought it was pretty good and well acted. Awkward and weird indeed but things like that do happend. I really liked it.
B+
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BJ
Killing With Kindness
Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2004 8:57 pm
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Location: Anchorage,Alaska
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Re: The Quiet BJs Grade:
C-
Outside of total hotness from the leads the film was tripe.
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