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Release Date:
2 October 1998 (USA)
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Tagline:
After life there is more. The end is just the beginning.
Plot:
Chris Neilson dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife...
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Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 4 wins
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2 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(35 articles)
Richard Kelly's $1m question
(From The Guardian - Film News. 2 December 2009, 2:30 PM, PST)
New Extended TV Spot for Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones
(From FirstShowing.net. 27 November 2009, 2:04 PM, PST)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 2 December 2009, 2:30 PM, PST)
New Extended TV Spot for Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones
(From FirstShowing.net. 27 November 2009, 2:04 PM, PST)
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absolutely stunning
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robin Williams | ... | Chris Nielsen | |
| Cuba Gooding Jr. | ... | Albert Lewis | |
| Annabella Sciorra | ... | Annie Collins-Nielsen | |
| Max von Sydow | ... | The Tracker | |
| Jessica Brooks Grant | ... | Marie Nielsen | |
| Josh Paddock | ... | Ian Nielsen | |
| Rosalind Chao | ... | Leona | |
| Lucinda Jenney | ... | Mrs. Jacobs | |
| Maggie McCarthy | ... | Stacey Jacobs | |
| Wilma Bonet | ... | Angie | |
| Matt Salinger | ... | Reverend Hanley | |
| Carin Sprague | ... | Best Friend Cindy | |
| June Carryl | ... | Woman in Car Accident (as June Lomena) | |
| Paul P. Card IV | ... | Paramedic | |
| Werner Herzog | ... | Face |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving death, some disturbing images and language.
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Runtime:
113 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:14 (original rating) |
Iceland:16 (video rating) |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Brazil:Livre |
France:U |
Germany:12 (bw) |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Italy:T |
Netherlands:12 |
Peru:14 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG |
South Korea:12 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:PG-13
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Annette Bening auditioned for the role of Annie Nielsen.
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Crew or equipment visible: When Chris is entering the tunnel to help out with the accident, the shadow of the camera on a crane can be seen on the wall.
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Quotes:
The Tracker:
You called your son Albert. Who is that ?
Chris Nielsen: First doctor I interned under. He was like a father to me.
The Tracker: Ah. His words were gold. A brillinat mind. Do you recall what he practiced before he turned to pediactrics ?
Chris Nielsen: Child psychia-...
The Tracker: ...psychiatry. Yeah. And he always was a slow reader. But these...
[indicating his glasses]
The Tracker: ...used to be rimless, and the rest of me... used to be black.
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Chris Nielsen: First doctor I interned under. He was like a father to me.
The Tracker: Ah. His words were gold. A brillinat mind. Do you recall what he practiced before he turned to pediactrics ?
Chris Nielsen: Child psychia-...
The Tracker: ...psychiatry. Yeah. And he always was a slow reader. But these...
[indicating his glasses]
The Tracker: ...used to be rimless, and the rest of me... used to be black.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in 13 Hours in a Warehouse (2008)
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Soundtrack:
Hymn II, from Three Sacred Hymns
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I love this movie because it is truly romantic- it shows that love does not just happen in an instant, or at first glance, but is something that you have to commit to and work at. It's not just 'boys meets girl, stuff happens, they get married and live happily ever after' - Annie and Chris have to deal with real adversity and issues, which are shown through numerous flashbacks throughout the film. (ie- Chris being embarrassed to dance, teaching his daughter about death)
You're not supposed to watch this film for the visual effects. They're great, but they're not the point. If you have a short attention span, and are expecting action thrown at you every five seconds, then go watch something else, and don't complain that this film is boring.
This film was very simple and very human. If you want inspiration that REAL love exists (and not that stupid teen movie crap), then I highly recommend it.