One True Thing

  • 1999


MOVIE IS extraordinary effective convincing unsentimental serious
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89 % Certified Fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 38
Negative reviews 1
Average Rating 4.0/5
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3.0
In the end, One True Thing suggests, families can be healed even in loss.This may not be a true thing, but at least this emotional drama offers up hop .. EW
3.8
It is the craftsmanship that elevates One True Thing above the level of a soaper. Rogerebert
4.0
One True Thing probably wont have much appeal for teens, who are seldom ready to consider their parents as fully human, but those who want to see it m .. Common Sense Media
1.5
The script shifts audience sympathies about quite adroitly, though its a pity all the men had to be such humbugs. Time Out
4.5
One True Thing celebrates the very things you dont miss, or even know exist, until they are gone.
4.5
The retreads in the family drama cycle are as old and deep as civilization itself, yet every once in a while someone new takes the vehicle out for a s ..
5.0
The movie honors what it means to be a housewife, not in the usual sentimentalized way but from a hard edged perspective that recognizes the hours, th .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Streep is movies one best thing In One True Thing, Meryl Streep reaffirms her place in Americas film acting corps: Shes peerless.No one else assumes a .. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
Everyone who experiences this heart affecting film will want to revisit the myths and meanings they have constructed around their parents. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
4.4
Their performances, and Carl Franklins understated direction keep the tears and life affirming revelations from congealing into chicken shmaltz for th .. Tv Guide
3.0
I wouldnt recommend One True Thing as entertainment for the 17 24 male headbangers, but it is good date entertainment if you appreciate a finely craft ..
4.0
The rest of the cast is forgettable and the story could have been tightened up a little, but it is a good, entertaining, thought provoking film. Lariat
5.0
Its an exceptional performance, and should complete the films acting trifecta in this years Oscar nominations. Screen It
3.8
This is not a happy tale, and its ending will have moviegoers reaching for every handkerchief they can find. Cs Monitor
4.0
And its lengthiness is hardly mitigated by William Hurts lackluster performance. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Streeps warm, understated performance nearly makes you forget all about the cliched scripting and dialogue, which almost manages to trivialize serious .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
A convincing but restrained melodrama, at times attaining true emotional power. Internet Reviews
4.0
Renee Zellweger, in particular, is captivating; she is irresistible as an actress, while Meryl Streep is luminous, perceptive, and courageous. Internet Reviews
3.0
How effective can a tear jerker be if youre waiting for them to be jerked Internet Reviews
4.4
In a time when most movie families are hopelessly dysfunctional, it is refreshing to see one that doesnt quite fit the mold. Internet Reviews
3.0
But One True Thing is a lot more realistic about its tough subject matter, and a lot less black and white than it could have been.
3.8
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
4.5
The strength of this beautifully detailed film lies in the intelligent script and its magnificent, subtle performances.
3.8
But it is indeed the pathetic performances that provide the bulk of Knock Offs laughs. Mr Brown Movies
4.5
One True Thing demonstrates that the power of simple things, the transcendent nature of the ordinary, can make for riveting filmmaking. Calendar Live
4.5
One True Thing is one fine movie, and all three lead actors have delivered performances that will be in serious contention for Academy consideration.F .. Cnn
3.8
If youre distacted you might miss the nuances.Dying mom movies flawless cast plays family pathos brilliantly With Meryl Streep and William Hurt in the .. Spliced Wire
4.5
The film rests firmly on the shoulders of Streep and, to a lesser degree, Zellweger. Their performances, and Carl Franklins understated direction keep .. Boxoffice Magazine
4.4
In the end, One True Thing might not be the best film of the year, but its got its heart at the right place and is well worth seeing. Montreal Film Journal
4.5
But with this script and this calibre of actors, its quality shows through. Film Quips Online
3.0
There isnt one schmaltzy moment in the entire film, and any tears the viewer sobs into their hankies are well earned. Film4
3.0
One of those rare films a movie that is genuinely sad and moving without being melodramatic, sentimental or hokey. Film Blather
4.5
the movie ultimately belongs to Streep, who illuminates the extraordinary soul inside an everyday woman. James Sanford on Film
4.0
At least 71 shot, 12 killed in Chicago over violent summer weekend, police department says At least 72 people were shot over the weekend in Chicago, m .. Rochester Goes Out
4.0
Based on a 1994 novel by Anna Quindlen, One True Thing may sound like a disease of the week weepie, but its strong cast and restrained direction lift .. Seattle Times
3.0
One True Thing is a character driven film, so Franklin allows the characters and the performances to fill the screen. About Film
4.4
Brings extraordinary honesty and keen emotional pitch to the family drama.
5.0
Performance wise, you couldnt ask for a better or more accomplished cast. Angel Fire



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