Proof

  • 2006


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Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.0
Proof is watchable but second rate, the minds it depicts too finite to be beautiful. EW
5.0
John Maddens Proof is an extraordinary thriller about matters of scholarship and the heart, about the true authorship of a mathematical proof and the .. Rogerebert
4.5
An elegant, intelligent drama of a breed increasingly rare in mainstream American movies. Variety
1.5
Im told the original play was more ambiguous (and so more interesting), but theres nothing to report here beyond a worn out, inert portrayal of the bo .. Time Out
1.9
Just as he kept Shakespeare in Love years ago from leaping into greatness with his banal direction, Madden similarly keeps things stately and sleepy h ..
4.0
Its logical, then, that the next cinematic act from the Madden Paltrow tandem should be Proof, an actual Tony and Pulitzer winning drama.
3.0
As with many film adaptations of stage successes, David Auburns Pulitzer Prize winning play about mathematics and madness, Proof, loses something in i ..
4.4
The film version is a powerful adaptation with fiery performances, plenty to decipher and enough yelling to give anyones brain an ache. E Film Critic
4.0
If you hold her in your arms, she trembles.Its all good old fashioned movie actress stuff. Telegraph
2.5
Somewhere in the translation from stage to screen, David Auburns powerful Pulitzer Prize winning play was transformed into a goopy Gwyneth Paltrow mov .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
None of this lessens the films impact: this exploration of a womans grief and mental struggle is best set in a claustrophobic environment with few cha ..
3.5
Proof is surprisingly light for its subject matter, and that is something impressive about it. Cinema Blend
3.1
The result, like so many stout travellers from stage to screen, is respectable. Stolidly, bloodlessly, yawningly respectable. The Globe And Mail
4.0
Hits the mark as an exploration of a woman who gives away her gold to others and must find a way to acknowledge her own genius. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
A thoughtful, intelligent film about brilliant but troubled people...works on both an intellectual and an emotional level. One Guys Opinion
3.0
The story unfolds through extensive flashbacks; unfortunately, it loses its tension once its learned who is the proof author. Sover
4.4
Maybe its my math/engineering background, but I found Proof to be fascinating both on the stage and on the screen.Actually, appreciation of the film d .. ReelViews
3.1
Madden earned a 1998 Oscar nomination for directing Shakespeare in Love, but a closer look at that film reveals that its strength comes from its ingen .. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
Just what this mathematical validation will bring to the world is never addressed, but Proof isnt about the science of arithmetic as much as it is abo ..
3.8
The story focuses on four characters, and all four actors give strong performances. Usa Today
3.0
The movie is surprisingly funny but surprisingly tender in its drama, too. Eric Ds Nider
5.0
Director John Maddens film is an emotionally rich, intellectually exciting throwback to the days when Pulitzer Prize winning plays routinely were made .. News Review
3.5
He helps us look beyond the contrived plot points to the natural, funny and occasionally genuine emotions of the character interaction.Even if it is r .. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The Conclusion In short, Proof is a compelling drama with gorgeous photography, a superb score and strong performances. View London
3.0
In Proof, seems to be drawing upon a fund of real pain and it does wonders for the film. Cs Monitor
3.5
Proof part mystery, ghost tale and romance is primarily emotionally rich and honest drama that makes for a quality big screen experience for demanding .. Film Journal International ..
2.5
Some plays are better left as plays. As my proof, I present PROOF, which is as tedious on the big screen as it probably was gripping in the intimacy o .. Internet Reviews
3.8
Can the insistence of an unstable young woman be taken as its own proof Boston
4.0
The big movies provide more of an adrenaline rush, like a fun park ride or a recreational drug. Smh
4.5
A funny, thought provoking work, Proof offers evidence if not proof that theres still intelligent life in the movies. Mountain X
3.1
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press The courtroom showdown brought Rick Gates face to face with his longtime business associate and fellow Trump campai .. Star Tribune
3.1
The emotional heft of Proof is considerable, even with some problems inadequately worked out. Toronto Star
2.5
Its story is pretty thick, but it gives us a reality we can recognize, one with details and specifics.It understands the world it sets us into. Reel Talk Reviews
1.5
In spite of the lovely Hope Davis picking up the slack, providing interesting chemistry with Paltrow, Proof is basically a limp, and utterly pointless .. Cinema Crazed
4.5
Offers a convincing demonstration of the theorem that good writing and sensitive performances can equal an engaging and nuanced piece of cinema. Eye For Film
4.0
With its satisfying crescendo, the films emotional curve sweeps over us slowly, leaving us with our own thoughts, equations and solutions.
3.0
For patient viewers, it does offer a carefully considered and ultimately inspiring examination of how the need for order and logic is less important t .. Bbc
2.0
Gwyneth Paltrow plays the daughter of a famous dead mathematician in John Maddens terribly serious film adaptation of the much admired Broadway play. The New York Times
3.1
Even amidst the moments of mannered repetition, and aided immeasurably by Gwyneth Paltrows ace performance, it is the poignantly felt human drama and .. The Movie Boy
4.0
The beauty of Proof is that it contains all of the elements of a dysfunctional family drama with few of the trappings. Bullz-Eye
2.5
Its not just that has trouble playing the part of a math genius; she seems to have trouble at times playing the part of a human being. Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
Movies offer us wildly divergent stories with vivid, close up emotions, and so did the six fimmakers we invited to take part in the Envelope Directors .. Calendar Live
3.8
But while A Beautiful Mind is grand in scope and is a true cinematic experience Proof narrows down to the minutiaebut is still intriguing. Hollywood
3.0
Like the best play to movie adaptations, it leaves us feeling that weve had a powerful and enriching theatrical experience. Seattle Pi
5.0
Paltrow gives a moving, realistic account of the emotions peculiar to caregivers; a heavy, thought provoking, involving film that left me exhausted bu .. Tony Medley
3.5
But despite its cleverness and its hip, achronological structure, in its tone the film is a bit of a throwback. Pajiba
3.1
Speaking of insane, Madden over directs himself into a corner and as consistently reliable a filmmaker as he is (Captain Corellis Mandolin and Golden .. Movie Freak
2.5
Proof is a smart film, but it tries too hard.It wears its heart on its sleeve, and the pathos becomes a bit much because there is little to balance it ..
3.8
Proof plays cleverly with the arcane mysteries of game theory, and if its only a game, happily, its one worthy of exhibition. Groucho Reviews
2.5
Plus, the casting results in some of the best looking math geeks ever photographed to date. 7M Pictures
3.5
The freedom film affords has allowed Auburn and co writer Rebecca Miller (The Ballad of Jack and Rose) to open up the material and, remarkably, deepen .. Boxoffice Magazine
2.5
When it counts, Proof wins points for subtlety and keeping its answers closer to the chest. E Online
4.5
Hopkins, his hair and beard gone white, unravels with gorgeous precision. La Weekly
3.0
Paltrow stars as a woman who may or may not be around the twist. Having named her real life child after a piece of fruit, thats what I call inspired c .. Mirror
4.0
But one can easily take it for the reasoned and intelligent movie that it is. Varia Gate
4.4
Paltrow delivers a truly great performance as the vulnerable and unstable young genius. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
But Proof is something of a puzzle, an all star drama that has the feel of a Sunday afternoon film. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.5
Learn about former Carolina Panthers football player Rae Carruth, before and after he paid to kill his pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams. Kansas City
3.8
It does make for a challenging narrative, but nothing more than the typical drama fan can handle.Of course, he also finds a way to make a movie focuse .. Waffle Movies
3.8
Proof pushes the story beyond a mere romantic entanglement for a solitary woman and into one of finding a direction and the confidence to pursue it on .. Movie Crypt
1.3
There is something feeble in the way this movie simply isnt up to explaining anything at all about this alleged proof.For all its faults, Ron Howards .. Film Guardian
1.5
One wonders how transcendent the film might have been in the hands of a more versatile actress than Paltrow. Or Lando Weekly
3.0
Intelligent middlebrow entertainment with a few juicy roles to feed talented actors. Guide Live
3.0
...the story reveals a lot less substance than there appears to be. Movie Metropolis
2.5
The filmmakers dont seem to trust the emotions theyve tried to invest throughout their movie. Denver Post
2.0
Auburn is clearly not interested in making a Shine or a Beautiful Mind style tear jerker about tragically doomed genius. New States Man
5.0
A masterpiece before it reached the screen and maybe the highest praise that can be offered in celebration of this film version is that it remains one .. M Tv
1.5
Were it not for Paltrows rafter rattling rages and the occasional engaging moments between Catherine and Hal... the film could easily serve as cinemat .. James Sanford on Film
4.5
If you know nothing about differential equations or prime number theories, well youre probably not alone, but it wont affect your ability to appreciat .. TheMovieChicks.com
3.0
For adults who can appreciate the intellectual qualities as well as the emotional power. Compuserve
4.0
A great director questions, analyzes, enlarges violence here is horrifying and funny, inescapable and tragic, and A History of Violence hits the varyi .. Cine Passion
3.0
The films ultimately satisfying title gathers meaning as the story unfolds. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
2.5
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1.0
Has the gentle off kilter charm of early Cameron Crowe; Puccis performance evokes early River Phoenix or Leo DiCaprio. Polyphonic Sprees harmonies are .. Seattle Weekly
2.0
Paltrows inward performance is of a piece with her stunning work as Sylvia Plath in the biopic Sylvia. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
2.5
You get the feeling (Paltrow) craves emotionally traumatic scenes in which snot can drip from her characters nose. Suburban Chicago News
3.1
Madden has assembled some powerhouse talent, and particularly in the second half of the film, he cuts between present and past with a frenzy that ratc .. Boston Phoenix
3.0
A decent film that...remains married to its words and bound to its limited sets. About Film
4.4
You couldnt find a role more comfortable for Paltrow, who is at her best, ranging effortlessly from seething anger to trembling tenderness. Arizona Daily Star
4.5
I liked it better on the stage, though the performances (especially Paltrows) are exceptional. San Diego Metropolitan
3.8
The play, with all of its key surprises and biting exchanges intact, is up there on the screen. But given the depth and fascinating pull of Auburns wr .. Miami Herald
3.1
Although it probably worked a lot better on the stage... Proof is an intriguing story.
4.5
The delights are in the details, and in the way the convoluted story unfolds by bits and pieces. Ny Observer
3.0
You leave the theater appreciative of the movies dramatic yield, but not truly swept up in reverie. The way most of us feel about middle and high scho .. Now Playing Mag
4.4
Somewhere between A Beautiful Mind and Wonderboys, we get Proof a very good film that among other things explores the link between youth and genius.
1.5
Unconvincing Proof deflates the mathematical experience through a morose script and a pacing that is melancholic.
4.0
Paltrow played Catherine on stage in London and is at her best here since she last performed under Maddens direction in Shakespeare in Love. Democratand Chronicle
4.5
Surrounded by thespians whove been knighted and married to rock stars, Davis steals the show as the self absorbed, well meaning but annoying big sis. Rich Mond
3.5
A melodrama is a melodrama, even if the people in it occasionally announce something like, I figured out how to get a lower bound for H. Style Weekly
4.5
Its a quiet kind of triumph. I know no one saw it but I hope more people will. Cinerina
3.1
The argument Proof makes in its cool, sophisticated way is that sometimes it is difficult to clarify the line between insane individual and insane gen .. Bangit Out
3.1
Somehow the formula fails. Almost everyone involved in this production seems to be off their game.



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