Far From Heaven

pros: Dennis Quaid playing Rock Hudson in a post-censorship era, Julianne Moore channeling Jane Wyman

cons: boring, as Tod Haynes movies generally are

1950s Soap Opera Look&Sound, Made in 2002, when "Forbidden_Love" Could Be Show

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pros: Astonishing attention to detail, looks great

cons: Boring, dragged out, uninteresting, unemotionally involving, a lot more...

Far from a good movie

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pros: The whole "50's" feel of the production. Moore.

cons: Some dialogue was a little stilted.

"Far From Heaven" - a great movie, an even better DVD!

Far From Heaven is a beautiful, passionate film. It unfolds with the perfect family life for the Whi... See Full Review

pros: Dennis Haysbert, Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, and gorgeous cinematography.

cons: Source material is uneven; by source material I mean script, by uneven I mean dialogue.

Far From Perfect. Stylistic Overkill.

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pros: GREAT setting, costume design, acting, plot, etc.

cons: Can be slow moving at times, I wish the ending was more detailed.

A unique story in a flawless setting

I did not even know this movie existed until last night. I was at the video store and wanted to buy... See Full Review

pros: excellent story, stunning visuals, great performances

cons: I wanted to know more of what happened to Cathy and Frank at the end

Far From Heaven - The Perfect 50's Wife Also Needs To Be A Brilliant Actress

I had never heard the name Douglas Sirk prior to my viewing of the film Far From Heaven. To be more... See Full Review

pros: Moore, throwback to cinematic glory days

cons: A bit heavy on melodrama

Far From Heaven Close To Heavenly

An homage to the films of Douglas Sirk, Far From Heaven is a period melodrama that begins by celebra... See Full Review

pros: Performance, stunning colour

cons: artificial, confused, over-the-top

Far From Perfect (I'll groan FOR you)

One of the most talked about films of that year, Todd Haynes tribute to Douglas Sirk is a very stran... See Full Review

pros: Julianne Moore

cons: Dennis Quaid - terrible diaglogue

Dennis Quaid is a bad actor...period

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pros: Dennis Quaid; Dennis Haysbert; the cinematography

cons: Julianne Moore; Todd Haynes' direction, the script; the editing

Expected so much more from this

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