Release Date: Dec 17, 2010
Runtime: 1 hr. 31 min.
Director: John Cameron Mitchell
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Tammy Blanchard, Sandra Oh.
An exploration of the deepest loss is the core of this gripping film that many would not want to see, but should see. Based on the Pulitzer-winning play, "Rabbit Hole" tells the story of a married couple who loses their child and copes with it in two very distinctive ways. While one pulls away, the other struggles to make amends and move on, pitting them on separate paths that will ultimately determine their future together. Brilliant performances, possibly their best yet, are delivered by Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, who make you believe their pain and suffering through it all while also giving a sense of hope. As the story takes us through the various stages of grief, it rises and falls as an emotional rollercoaster, but is never dark or gloomy. Its honesty and perseverance allows it to embark on a path of healing that eventually leads to resolution. Despite the grim subject matter, “Rabbit Hole” shows it’s a survivor and falls in line as one of my favorites this year.
An exploration of the deepest loss is the core of this gripping film that many would not want to see, but should see. Based on the Pulitzer-winning play, "Rabbit Hole" tells the story of a married couple who loses their child and copes with it in two very distinctive ways. While one pulls away, the other struggles to make amends and move on, pitting them on separate paths that will ultimately determine their future together. Brilliant performances, possibly their best yet, are delivered by Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, who make you believe their pain and suffering through it all while also giving a sense of hope. As the story takes us through the various stages of grief, it rises and falls as an emotional rollercoaster, but is never dark or gloomy. Its honesty and perseverance allows it to embark on a path of healing that eventually leads to resolution. Despite the grim subject matter, “Rabbit Hole” shows it’s a survivor and falls in line as one of my favorites this year.
Rating: 4½ stars
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