The Eclipse

  • 2010


MOVIE IS refreshing schizophrenic intriguing comely
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59 %
75 % Certified-fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 32
Negative reviews 6
Average Rating 3.5/5
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3.2
In this capacity, Hinds ends up transporting superstar writer Quinn and Hjejle, who had a history with Quinn but is understandably reluctant to restar .. Av Club
3.8
Michael doesnt deserve this.His steadfast quality throughout the movie is goodness. Rogerebert
2.5
Anyone looking for old fashioned frights will be sorely disappointed. The Globe And Mail
3.8
The film is anchored by Hinds performance the actor brings a soulful melancholy to the proceedings, but in ways that register subtly, making the mans .. Philly
3.0
The sturdy performances by Ciaran Hinds and Iben Hjejle are what make the movie worth seeing. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
The Eclipse is a curious Irish ghost story that fiddles with the recipe just enough to produce interesting results. Village Voice
4.0
This Irish drama is an odd bird to be sure, mixing romance, horror, satire (with Aidan Quinn as a vain, bullying author), and piercing moments of pers .. Chicago Reader
3.2
And The Eclipse, even with its flaws, is still a respectable effort, with sensitive performances and shrewd direction.It just doesnt live up to its pr .. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Its a film of measuredness and maturity, and a fine one to curl up with. News Review
2.5
But McPherson isnt really interested in making a horror film; hes merely using the genres tropes as part of an adult romance about accepting tragedy a .. Cs Monitor
4.5
Back is that intriguing mix of engaging drama and wonderful dialogue, all infused with stirring hints of the supernatural. Film Journal
3.1
Yet he keeps turning up in Michaels dreams and waking life with a ghoulish suddenness better suited to a horror movie. Boston
3.5
It is a story devoid of vampires although there are a few ghosts. Smh
3.5
Its simple use of basic elements like acting and storytelling are refreshing in a genre that has become so reliant on surprise endings and special eff .. Emanuellevy
2.0
The Eclipse is announced as exquisitely crafted supernatural drama, which it may arguably be except for the supernatural. Yes, there are four appariti .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
But what holds The Eclipse together is Hinds sorrowful and moving performance as a man haunted in more ways than one. Ew
2.5
Horror fans will likely find the gentle considerations of grief far too slow moving and dull, while those who are engaged by the soul searching stand .. Eye For Film
1.9
The dialogue and situations all tend to the generic and mechanical, shaken up far too infrequently by Hjejles tipsy smile or Hindss slapstick tumble i .. Slant Magazine
3.5
Robin Clifford Laura Clifford Michael Farr (Ciaran Hinds) is a widowed shop teacher in the seaside town of Cobh, County Cork Ireland. Reeling Reviews
3.1
Occasionally, director McPherson remembers that this is a horror movie. ReelViews
3.5
Conor McPhersons sense of inspired theatricality carries a refreshing tone of worldly persuasion. Coles Mithey
3.1
Either is a possibly interesting tale, but joined together here, the combination seems forced, and fractured. Nj
4.4
The Eclipse might be a little obscure for the casual viewer, and my more squeamish friends would want to block out the screen too often to appreciate .. Movie Habit
2.0
The cinematography is crisp and looks great in the film, and the performances are subdued but very well acted. 7M Pictures
3.8
The Eclipse works as a thinking persons horror movie subtle and moody, it reminds us that not all ghosts are those of the dearly departed. The Star
3.1
Screenwriter/director Conor McPherson keeps switching directions. Deseret News
2.5
The film doesnt give us much on the festival itself, using it as a mere backdrop for its characters. Urban Cine File
1.9
Hindss unusual looks are an asset, but he works a bit hard at being awkward and self effacing; hes much less fun to watch than Aidan Quinn, in a suppo .. The Age
3.8
Dont be surprised if you find yourself wanting to book a vacation in Cobh. New York Post
3.0
This is a surprising film with multiple centres of intrigue, if somewhat disappointing for its relatively inexpressive and plain camera style. Abc
4.4
Blending romance, drama and supernatural horror into a truly original, thoroughly unforgettable concoction, The Eclipse refuses to tip its hand in any .. Dustin Put Man
4.2
The Eclipse is an enjoyable minor key Irish romance enlivened by excellent performances including a wonderfully observed turn by Aidan Quinn as an ins .. Ar Kansas Online
4.5
But they neither define nor dominate what is, in the end, a lovely tale of grief, love and moving on. Hollywood And Fine
3.5
While I wasnt profoundly moved by The Eclipse, its terrific to watch the picture attempt to examine grief from an uncommon perspective, channeling Nic .. Brian Or Ndorf
4.4
Is it all about finding a good story or is it more about taking risks Nyc Movie Guru
4.5
While theres little doubt kids will absolutely adore and thrill to this adventure, How to Train Your Dragon is a movie that will sneak up on grown ups .. ComingSoon
3.5
At the very least, it serves up a cast of extraordinarily haunted characters. Film Comment
2.0
As a piece of cinema the horror scenes are striking, but since the rest of the movie is performed and shot in a bland and beautiful TV style it hardly .. Sbs
2.5
And youll get some sense of the film from the trailerabout as much as looking at a maple leaf will give you a sense of autumn in New England. Wsj
2.5
The high caliber acting is wasted on the bland and dull story. Despite an 88 minute running time, the movie is excruciatingly slow and grows tiresome .. Entertainment Spectrum
2.5
Yet rather than simply allowing The Eclipse to be an introspective character study, the writer/director interjects monster movie jolt scares as well a .. Nicks Chager
5.0
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3.5
But just try holding onto your popcorn when its horrors are unleashed. Ear Of Newt
2.2
The experience of this comely movie is considerably cheapened by its variance of tones and its uncertainty about its own motivations. Nicks Flick Picks
3.7
The way McPherson handles the relationships in the movie is remarkable, in that he doesnt fall prey to a playwrights natural tendency to try put every .. D Cist
4.5
Its arranged beautifully, without even a hint of clutter, and it boasts one of frontman Tunde Adebimpes strongest vocal performances ever. The Lmagazine



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