Higher Ground

  • 2012


MOVIE IS captivating fascinating perpetual unpredictable evangelical
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52 %
80 % Certified Fresh
$ 1 Million
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Positive Reviews 47
Negative reviews 3
Average Rating 3.7/5
captivating fascinating perpetual unpredictable evangelical

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2.8
At times, Higher Ground feels like a lower stakes Welcome To The Dollhouse for adults: Its a systematically built portrait of disappointment and despa .. Av Club
4.4
Sometimes it slips too easily into satire, but at least its nuanced satire based on true believers who are basically nice and good people.There are no .. Rogerebert
4.0
HIGHER GROUND often takes the titular higher ground, and the movie is the better for it. Common Sense Media
1.3
Bereft of both spiritual and narrative spark, the loss of faith drama Higher Ground gets stuck in the valley of the shadow of snark.
4.0
While such sequences might offend the most extreme of evangelical audiences, Farmigas own generous spirit shines through. Screen Daily
4.0
The film finds comedy here and there in the quirks of the faithful but never make fun of its characters. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Higher Ground may not be a true revelation, but it does show a viable path an actor might take to shape intelligent material on her own terms.
4.0
The same intelligence, wit and mature spirit that actress Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air) brings to her performances is richly apparent in her directoria ..
3.8
Its a movie of subtle shifts and unspoken transactions and rewards attention. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
When actors step behind the camera, were often subjected to a vanity affair thats tolerable at best and embarrassing at worst. Ny Daily News
3.8
Higher Ground is refreshing precisely because it finds a middle ground in this spiritual community, there are no saints and there are no demons, no ab .. The Globe And Mail
3.2
The movie is full of interesting ideas and performances. Farmiga is always good, and theres a nice role for Dagmara Dominczyk as her one true friend i .. Philly
4.4
At times, these analogies feel forced. But give the rookie filmmaker credit for visual storytelling. Philly
5.0
A spiritual drama that challenges viewers to map their own journey of faith, asking questions, having doubts, and seeking a closer connection with God .. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Even with her beatific face (the actress looks like one of Parmigianinos Madonnas), Farmiga is never wholly believable as a woman shaken by a crisis o .. Village Voice
3.8
The film never mocks, even in those moments when it is plain that its point of view doesnt make it a straight faith based film. Rogers Movie Nation
4.5
Its honest and richly imagined, drilling to the heart of commitment and life. Blu Ray
2.8
Laura Clifford Robin Clifford As a young girl, Corinne (McKenzie Turner) gives herself to God out of curiosity.
4.2
Believers and non believers alike will find much to appreciate in this insightful, engrossing drama. Eric Ds Nider
4.4
Farmiga expertly guides a large and gifted ensemble cast and proves as fearless a director as she is an actress.She lights up Higher Ground and makes .. Rolling Stone
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
4.0
All viewpoints are heard and respected; no one is mocked or made fun of. The Wrap
2.8
But the film, scripted by Carolyn Briggs and Tim Metcalfe, doesnt get very deep inside Corinnes conflicts, and the tonal shifts, from somber to goofy, .. Cs Monitor
3.1
Spanning two decades in a little under two hours, Higher Ground is a well acted if slow moving drama that will reward adventurous audiences with fine .. New York Post
4.0
Its also rare in that, like life itself, you never quite know where the film is headed: Situations and character reactions are blessedly unpredictable .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Vera Farmigas directorial debut Higher Ground is a rich, sometimes rewarding, yet deeply flawed work that sometimes gets things so right that its hard .. Mountain X
5.0
Strange and satisfying and hostile to easy answers, Higher Ground tackles big questions with affecting humility. Npr
2.5
The film is ultimately a message movie about the virtue of independent thinking, offering plenty of small insights but no revelations. Star Tribune
4.0
Its repetitious and simply boring for anyone not touched by the holy spirit.
5.0
Some fans find a saintliness in the long, grave oval of her face; but, if so, here is a saint with a dirty mindor, failing that, a thoroughly wicked l .. New Yorker
4.0
Farmiga gives Corinne a final speech of reconciliation and farewell, as Higher Ground leaves the viewer with a quiet heroine and the rapturous hymn fr .. Time
4.4
Higher Ground glides and takes time to explore. In the best way it feels very 70s: Its about a relatable lost soul finding herself. Chicago Tribune
3.5
Farmiga sometimes leaves things a little too unformed (a number of seemingly important characters end up doing very little), but the movies tendency t .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
Thats right, this is a movie about the life of an American woman. Oregon Live
3.5
This cool, calculated whos hunting who piece that brings home all the requisite tension, gunplay and fighting with a great deal of cinematic style. The Age
3.8
*** (out of four) Are penises and clitoral stimulation really part of Gods plan.Should women avoid preaching so as not to seem like theyre teaching me .. Red Eye Chicago
4.4
If thats frustrating in terms of narrative, its also exactly what makes the movie so precious. Larsen On Film
3.8
And yetwhat a surprise.This movie presents a church that is really endearing. Christianity Today
3.0
And that issue is one of strong contemporary relevance: How do you maintain your faith when the institution through which you express that faith eithe .. Hollywood And Fine
3.8
Yet some people simply cannot contain the joy and wonder their faith gives them. Js Online
3.0
Farmiga has etched something deeply personal and idiosyncratic here: a movie about a character who is simply trying to understand herself and her worl .. Sbs
3.8
Higher Ground is too smart and too honest to indulge in such cinematic contrivances. No La
3.1
Its definitely a movie that will throw you off guard no pun intended. Scene Stealers
3.0
Actress Vera Farmigas directing debut, the religious drama Higher Ground, is amazingly graceful. Ny Mag
4.0
Its a visually striking film, too.As if filmed through a thin veil of delicate lace, Michael McDonoughs cinematography saturates this religious commun .. Trespass Mag
3.8
The movie should serve as inspiration for personal reflection and communal dialogue. Entertainment Spectrum
5.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
2.5
It rather presents a quaint coming of faith tale thats not especially captivating to watch. Reel Talk Online
2.0
Higher Ground proves faith can be on display in a film, but that doesnt automatically mean its worth watching. The Scorecard Review
2.5
Kudos to Higher Ground for respectfully presenting a drama that just happens to be about Christianity. If only that werent the best thing it had going .. Washington City Paper
3.8
Thats a lot of substance to stuff into one little movie, but Farmiga makes it fit astonishingly well. Miami
4.0
The latters easy charm almost makes his misguided ideas seem appealing. Kc Active
3.8
At moments, its all very Christian sitcom nudge nudge, but mostly its fascinating. Feeds



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