Louder Than Bombs

  • 2015


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Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.0
Appropriately, for a film about something as gradual as grief management, Louder Than Bombs doesnt attempt to reach some big, dramatic resolution. Av Club
4.5
Advertisement Appropriately, for a film about something as gradual as grief management, Louder Than Bombs doesnt attempt to reach some big, dramatic r .. Av Club
4.5
Advertisement The actual filmmaking in Louder Than A Bomb isnt as invigorating. Av Club
2.0
Its newcomer Druid whose scenes pack the most power and force. His awkward high school misfit retreats into a vibrant, soulful inner world thats convi .. EW
4.4
Ola Flttums minimal, effective score works subtly to add another layer of grief that doesnt feel manipulative or overdone. Rogerebert
3.0
A movie riddled with formulaic possibilities that it heroically works around at each turn. Indie Wire
4.0
The hallmarks of a small scale crossover are all here: Louder Than Bombs is an intimate portrait of family dysfunction that balances heavy subject mat .. We Got This Covered
3.0
The emotional conclusions here can be a little pat, and catharsis too easily come by. Its more cautiously sound proofed than its title implies. Time Out
2.0
The frustrating thing about this movie is that it begins with a tremendously funny and unexpected scene. The Guardian
3.8
Primarily set four years after this event, the film charts the slow recovery of the splintered family shes left behind, setting the stage for a delibe ..
4.4
As Louder than Bombs inches slowly toward its quiet yet resounding conclusion, it raises intriguing questions about that thing that journalists care s ..
4.5
And there isnt enough theres rarely enough these days of Amy Ryan, who plays Conrads English teacher and Genes lover. Vulture
1.5
While its well acted and has strong moments on a scene by scene basis, the film lacks an emotional center, keeping the impact cool and diffuse where i .. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
The characters are so carefully drawn that they can feel smaller than life, and the dramatic space they inhabit has a curiously abstract feeling. The New York Times
4.3
The movie isnt a sermonits an expression of one familys slow grieving process. Paste Magazine
2.0
The film leaves you crying out for more bombs, more noise and more Huppert. Telegraph
4.5
Beneath the well worn dysfunctional family setup are bracing observations of the human coping mechanism.
2.5
Email: mlasalle@sfchronicle.com Twitter:@MickLaSalle Louder Than Bombs Drama. San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
A portrait of grief and memory from different perspectives, Louder Than Bombs is always on the verge of exploding. The Young Folks
3.0
These ordinary people are a bit too ordinary, the film itself a little too quiet. Despite flashes of snarky bad humor, the relationships never build t .. Ny Daily News
2.5
A ponderous, overwrought meditation on grief, loss, guilt, and memory that prods and probes its characters more like lab rats than living, breathing c .. Philly
4.0
A serious and sobering drama about the solo journeys of grief by a father and his two sons. Spirituality And Practice
4.5
A good thing, too, because the bare bones of the premise arent inherently compelling. Village Voice
3.0
Satisfying and provocative, with Trier handling pressure points carefully, respecting human perspectives while indulging his cinematic obsessions. Blu Ray
4.4
The screenplay by Trier and Eskil Vogt isnt seeking objective answers, because it possesses the wisdom to know that all of this is subjective. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
And while the movie does suffer from a somewhat overlong running time, Louder than Bombs benefits from a surprisingly seamless mix of grim and lighthe .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
Louder Than Bombs is an artful and intensely literary (hello, internal monologues) melodrama that sits somewhere between The Squid and the Whale and O .. The Times
4.0
This delicate, mournful drama follows a family that is haunted by loss. Radio Times
3.1
Gene merely blinks and then asks, calmly, Are you sure thats a good idea Louder than bombs, indeed. 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
4.5
Despite the title, this is a quiet, intimate story of a family reeling from tragedy, but its no less loaded with revelations and breakthroughs, all se .. The Wrap
4.5
The director doesnt have tragedy on his mind with Louder than Bombs. The Wrap
3.8
An acutely observed song of sorrow that shares much with Ordinary People (including the name of a protagonist), Louder Than Bombs studies a family in .. New York Post
4.0
Hes desperate with good reason for Druid delivers a definitive portrait in adolescent inaccessibility. Smh
1.5
He may reveal things about the late photog that Gene and Jonah would prefer stay private and that Conrad doesnt even know. Npr
1.5
Yet another installment in the long running series Dead Women Make Men Feel Things. Seething with unspoken emotions, all of which are elusive and abst ..
3.1
94 minutes.18A It doesnt take a big budget and loads of special effects to create a genuinely scary movie. Toronto Star
4.5
But this blunt dialogue, twinned with an icy European detachment, makes this multi stranded drama feel distinctive, possessing a bizarre emotional hon .. Film Inquiry
4.5
Watch out for David Strathairn, terrific as the war correspondent about to write a revealing feature story.
5.0
There are moments of almost unspeakable beauty in the film, not the least of which are Isabelles war zone photographs. Like the movie itself, they dar .. Observer
4.5
I never thought Id be one of those people who carried a briefcase.) New Yorker
3.0
It is enjoyable but no great classic.The western will have to look elsewhere for a new saviour. Express
3.0
Disappointingly, the film lacks the complex characterizations and trenchant observational faculties that so distinguished its predecessors. The Film Stage
4.0
An ambitiously thorough yet quiet exploration of familial dysfunction. The Irish Times
3.8
As Conrad runs away from the girls doorstep, wanting to keep his identity anonymous, Druid flashes this terrific little smile that instantly breaks th .. Movie Freak
3.0
Lanthimos presents a fully formed original vision that hits a perfect tone even when the narrative begins to get away from him a bit. Hit Fix
3.0
A draining, but rewarding exploration of both a death in the family, and perhaps, the death of a family. Herald Sun
3.0
This isnt to say that Triers film is not profoundly moving; at times, it is. Consequence Of Sound
4.0
Trier, accompanied once again by co screenwriter Eskil Vogt, has crafted a methodically paced examination of sorrow and memory whose incendiary materi .. Cine Vue
2.0
The narrative feels too scattershot to be successful, although slick editing gives the film some transcendent moments.Cheadle, as you might expect, ro .. Games Radar
3.5
In short, a film that is worth seeing, despite a certain uneven quality. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Theres no one keeping a cool head, and theres also no one whos visibly melting down. Lw Lies
4.5
Each moment here has weight, and each moment adds up to something greater than the sum of its parts. The Stranger
2.0
The result here is a fairly good idea, well enough delivered, but rather predictable.The dread this could engender is not too strong and although ther .. Independent Ie
2.0
Louder Than Bombs is nice to look at and rather self consciously arty, but never really gets far enough beneath the surface of its characters to make .. Independent Ie
1.5
A tedious and failed portrait of a family and the different ways of coping with the loss of a loved one.
4.5
Yet open communication doesnt come any more easily to the boys father, or to his older brother. Wsj
4.0
An emotional thriller of the first order, a suspenseful mystery of intention and inertia Killer Movie Reviews
3.8
In a strong cast that includes Amy Ryan and David Strathairn, the most compelling performance is from Druid, who conveys Conrads teen frustrations and .. Sltrib
3.0
Trier juxtaposes this tangled web of troubled individuals with a confident hand that gives his characters room to breathe. Scmp
3.5
Louder Than Bombs is a very intimate affair. The plot is as simple as they come, but its how the perspectives and scenes shift from character to chara .. Punch Drunk Critics
0.0
The people arent people here; theyre not even types just instruments for conveying words and pictures, some of which are artful, but not nearly enough .. Sandiego Reader
4.5
There is beauty to be found in this solemn tribute, but such dignified souls deserve deeper exploration. Film Comment
4.0
The unhappiness occasionally descends into old clichs of difficult people being difficult but its that rare middle class crisis so fascinatingly conce .. One Room With A View
3.5
intelligent, aesthetically pleasing adult drama that feels casually, realistically international in its cast and themes. And thats surprisingly rare. Sbs
4.0
Destined to be known as the movie where Jesse Eisenberg stopped being a geek. What Culture
4.0
Triers delicate use of flashbacks and sound allows the narrative to inch along like a cortge. The Skinny
3.0
A female centric western starring Natalie Portman as a mother forced to take up arms to defend both her home and her husband, the premise offers plent .. Scots Man
2.5
Louder Than Bombs never manages to create something whole from its parts, but those parts are occasionally very intimate and well executed. Movie Mezzanine
4.5
But its lattice of emotional complexities and clear eyed view of the characters keep the film from falling down the familiar sinkhole of narcissistic .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Even though LOUDER THAN BOMBS has a gray, dour side (show me one grief movie that doesnt), theres a lot of hopefulness that resonates louder. Fresh Fiction
1.5
Louder than Bombs is emotionally intelligent and certainly holds the attention, particularly during the first 30 minutes, but ultimately fails to live .. Bfi
4.5
Seeking redemption for the millenniums lost generation makes Standing Tall this weeks towering film achievement. National Review
4.5
That may sound a bit cheesy, but lets be honest, thats what cinema can do. New City Film
4.5
Louder Than Bombs may be a bit theatrical in its telling, but its ever present, if largely low lying, gut punch rarely feels unrealistic. Washington City Paper
4.5
The film is so beautifully written and acted, I cant find a single false note. Screen Anarchy
3.8
By the end of Louder Than Bombs, hes just one of us someone who simply needs to love, and be loved in return. Miami
1.5
Louder Than Bombs is one of those increasingly common, frustrating films that has great promise, some insightful, even poignant scenes, but that doesn .. Kdhx
1.5
Ultimately, the film is loaded with too many themes that cant be unified in any satisfying way. Cinema Scope
3.5
Its an interesting film, though a very insular one, as a family tries to bring a traveller home. Caution Spoilers
4.0
Some of the dialogue is on the edge of becoming melodrama, but solid performances and quick editing help all those elements create a great film. Enfil Me
1.5
Too many loose ends and a confusing narrative dont help this film. Konexión
1.5
Louder than Bombs is not a trivial picture. Its intentions are serious and respectable, but on some level these intentions become a burden, and the re .. Haaretz
2.0
Thats not to say there arent fine moments to relish individually; there are, and theres a good performance too, from Gabriel Byrne. Four Three Film
1.5
The films lacks the power the title suggests it might have and doesnt offer something that lives up to the potential it couldve had either.
4.5
This is the first film I see Jesse Eisenberg really acting, contained, paused, mature, without the nervous blabbering that characterizes his work. Excelsior
4.5
They have formed this community online, and theres a lot of fun and creativity going on there. Sd City Beat
4.5
Old wounds never fully heal and catharsis comes in small drops, not big dramatic moments. Seventh Row
1.5
When Trier decides to break away and show the stories of each individual, it falls into clichs that wind up making the film get lost within itself.
4.4
But just as Jordan isnt the good son he seems, Conrad isnt the bad seed we initially take him for, and Druids deeply felt performance reveals complexi .. Madison Movie
3.5
Louder Than Bombs is a very intimate affair. The plot is as simple as they come, but its how the perspectives and scenes shift from character to chara .. Movies With Mae
3.5
Thoughts on a family crisis makes a slow movie but one with good ideas. But you have to want to change. Its Just Movies
4.5
There is no doubt that Joachim Trier took a risk with Louder Than Bombs, but I believe his creative vision has the potential to pay off tenfold. Cinemacy
3.3
Louder than Bombs hefts the weight of its serious material in a mature and literate fashion. Times Herald
2.0
Trier ... assumes the audience is preprogrammed to sympathize with the sad dysfunction of his characters, rather than actually doing the work within t .. Playback:stl
4.5
What started as an intelligent film about loss evolves into a deep and moving ode to adolescence thanks to this incredible new talent. Easy Reader News
4.5
Jachim Trier explores successfully the incomplete nature of memories and the way they affect our present lives. Letras Libres
1.5
In the end, in Louder than Bombs empathy with the other is not the result of deep knowledge but of the acceptance of its unfathomable intimacy.
3.0
Otherwise, Louder Than Bombs is a humorless drag, not much more than tony, buttoned up misery porn. Dare Daniel
4.5
The movie has wonderful scenes and stretches, and although it doesnt quite add up, Im looking forward to Triers next film. J Post
4.5
An extraordinary portrait of consequences and dealing with loss in hand with great performances. Reforma
4.5
An unsettling reflection about a family crisis after the loss of one of its members. El Pais (Spain)
2.5
Never quite comes together. You keep waiting for it to gel, but it just drifts along until it drifts away. Arca Max
2.0
A film about the failure to communicate does communicate well thanks to a stellar ensemble cast performing as a family trying to cope with tragedy. Compuserve
4.5
A very philosophical and cerebral film, both in its themes and narrative style.
1.5
Yet another installment in the long running series Dead Women Make Men Feel Things. Seething with unspoken emotions, all of which are elusive and abst .. FlickFilosopher
1.5
A wandering but superemotive film worthy of the intelligent Trier, portraitist of unsatisfied and hesitant manhood.
4.5
Intimate and often moving, yet ultimately too disjointed to feel satisfying.



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