Will hopefully be appreciated years from now when the Iraq war is looked upon by many as a war that revealed to its citizens what America has truly become...
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02/23/08
In the Valley of Elah (2007)
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Reviews Counted:150
Fresh:108
Rotten:42
Average Rating:7/10
Consensus: Though some of Paul Haggis's themes are heavy-handed, In the Valley of Elah is otherwise an engrossing murder mystery and antiwar statement, featuring a mesmerizing performance from Tommy Lee Jones.
Theatrical Release:25-01-2008
Synopsis: Tommy Lee Jones plays Hank Deerfield, a retired military man investigating the mysterious disappearance of his soldier son, Mike, in this somber mystery-drama from director Paul Haggis (CRASH).... [More]
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, Frances Fisher, Susan Sarandon
Director: Paul Haggis
Reviews for In the Valley of Elah
It's Tommy Lee Jones' film: he produces a stiff ex-soldier whose clipped speech and manner hide a seething mass of apprehension and guilt.
02/21/08
...a good mystery, with some thought-provoking observations on the effects of war on the hearts and minds of its participants.
02/15/08
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01/18/08
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01/15/08
While you sometimes feel its length, stick with it--its in its layers that the movie comes alive.
12/19/07
Uma obra que se propõe a discutir vários temas relevantes, fazendo-o com certa eficácia.
11/28/07
It would be a crime if Jones doesn't receive a Best Actor Oscar nomination, and Sarandon's reaction upon hearing the news of Mike's death should get her an automatic Best Supporting Actress win.
10/23/07
Has numerous levels that go far beyond a whodunit, asking us to look at familial ties, gender roles and relations, and the interactions of military and civilian worlds.
10/21/07
Excellent turns cannot make this plodding package any more of a bludgeoning chore to sit through.
10/14/07
It's harder to tell if In the Valley of Elah is critical of the war in Iraq or what America itself has become.
10/13/07
Despite an Oscar-worthy, compelling performance by Tommy Lee Jones, Haggis' anti-war film ... overplays its hand.
10/11/07
Haggis' canvas leaves nary an impression on the heart or mind.
10/07/07
... essential viewing.
10/06/07
After the potent final image of In the Valley of Elah faded to black, I had that very special tingle I get when I know I've just seen a great movie.
10/05/07
...what saves it from ponderousness is the fine acting...
10/05/07
A well-made issue movie; but a little too dense and structured
10/04/07
features some fine acting and a touchstone subject matter, but I wasn’t nearly as impressed as I thought I would be by a film with this pedigree.
10/04/07
I'm happy to have found quiet, slow-burning Elah the better Middle East movie of the week (despite the "Oh no he dih-int!" ending).
10/04/07
Elah is in the strange position of being a not wholly successful film that nonetheless should be seen.
10/03/07
Latest News for In the Valley of Elah
February 18, 2008:
RT on DVD: Cram For The Oscars With Michael Clayton, In The Valley of Elah, And More Out This Week
Ready those Oscar ballots! With the Academy Awards around the corner, it's time to start catching up on what you missed in theaters. Snap up this week's offerings for... More...
January 24, 2008:
Director Paul Haggis on In the Valley of Elah: The RT Interview
We sit down with the Crash director and Bond scribe to find out more about his political latest, In the Valley of Elah. More...
January 10, 2008:
Amy Ryan and Greg Kinnear Join Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon in the Green Zone
"Making a movie about the war in Iraq" is quickly turning into just another way of saying "losing tons of money at the box office," but director Paul Greengrass isn't letting... More...
December 14, 2007:
Atonement, Control Lead London Film Critics Noms
The London Critics Circle has announced the nominees for its year-end awards, with Anton Corbijn's Control and Joe Wright's Atonement leading the pack at eight nominations apiece. More...
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