What Maisie Knew

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2013


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86 % Certified Fresh
$ 2 Million
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Positive Reviews 78
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Average Rating 3.7/5
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3.0
Moments later, sweetly dopey Alexander Skarsgrd shows up to the principals office, announcing that hes Moores new husband. Av Club
3.0
Both of these actors have been great before and will be great again. But in this bleak indie bummer that confuses hopelessness with depth, theyre real .. EW
3.8
You feel safe when he is around, even though Lincoln doesnt know what he is doing half the time, and doesnt know youre supposed to hold a little girls .. Rogerebert
4.0
Every single actor delivers a stunning performance, with the wide eyed, sweet faced Aprile best of all.) Common Sense Media
4.5
This beautifully observed drama essentially strikes the same sad note for 98 minutes, though with enough sensitivity and emotional variation to make t .. Variety
4.5
This is truly one of the most intelligent movies to come out so far in 2013, and heres hoping that it doesnt get lost in the shuffle of all the other .. We Got This Covered
4.0
This tense New York drama from the co directors of Bee Season and The Deep End is sensitive and almost unwatchably perceptive about dysfunctional fami .. Time Out
3.0
Since moving into domestic subjects, their (Scott McGehee and David Siegels) footing has been less sure, and youll resent What Maisie Knews tidy concl .. Time Out
2.0
A rather sentimental, precious tale, and the important sense of Maisie growing up and learning about the world and its failings doesnt come through. The Guardian
4.5
The film takes place over a much shorter time than the book, Maisie doesnt change physically, and this story isnt about, as James puts it in his prefa .. The Guardian
0.6
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
3.8
When Lincoln (Alexander Skarsgard), one of Susannas hangers on, appears more frequently on the scene, hes careless, too.
4.5
I cant bring myself to begrudge the movies ending, which is brighter than the novels, maybe too much so. Vulture
4.5
She knows Mom and Dad arent going to live together anymore, and theres a lot of arguing over how much time shell spend with him. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
The film begins ham handedly and ends in a puddle of mawkishness, but most everything in between is sharply observed and wounding to watch.
4.0
Handsomely shot and stopping just short of cloying sentiment, this is an accomplished, engaging work. Telegraph
4.0
Without losing the 19th century authors sensibility, screenwriters Carroll Cartwright and Nancy Doyne have brought into the modern age James unforgivi ..
4.0
The young Aprile is a standout in a moving, hard hitting and surprising adaptation of the Henry James novel.
1.0
The aggravatingly manipulative What Maisie Knew feels, perhaps deliberately, as if its emotions were drawn in brightly colored crayon. Ny Daily News
4.5
After a grueling custody battle, Maisie is shuttled back and forth between Manhattan apartments. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
That isnt to say that the rest of the cast doesnt contribute significantly to the pictures success. One Guys Opinion
4.5
The film is admirably committed to simulating the messy experience of life as a real Maisie might live it. Village Voice
4.4
And like Maisie, theyre on the sidelines victims of the birth parents negligence, self absorption and hatred for each other. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
A wonderful modernized re telling of the 1897 Henry James short story. Sover
3.8
Cinema buffs should see this for the great performances all around, the way that New York feels when its not being rushed, and for an overall tenderne .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
Selfishness and cruelty never go out of style, which might explain why this millennial update of Henry Jamess 1897 novel works so well. Chicago Reader
2.0
Screenwriters...contemporize the 1897 Henry James novel with smart choices and directors McGehee and Siegel elicit fine performances from their cast, ..
5.0
Filmmaker Don Coscarelli isnt quite able to maintain a consistent level of quality from start to finish, though, and theres little doubt that the movi .. Reel Film Reviews
3.8
Directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel, abetted by an astute scriptfrom Nancy Doyne and Carroll Cartwright, find something sadly timeless in a child .. Rolling Stone
4.0
Gazing on Maisie, you want to know what she knows. That you cant is at once your dilemma and your opportunity, what adults must engage in order to be .. Pop Matters
4.0
Impressively directed and superbly written, this is a powerfully emotional and strikingly perceptive drama with excellent performances from a note per .. View London
4.4
The film hits home thanks to a stunning performance by Onata Aprile. At age 7, Aprile has mastered the steepest challenge in screen acting: reacting i .. News Day
5.0
Mischievous updating of the Henry James novel, made especially moving by young Onata Aprile. News Day
2.0
I dont see any point in downgrading the film for not being as good (or as dark) as Jamess novel, especially since the adaptation is such a radical alt .. Cs Monitor
2.5
This is a fine idea for a PSA TV commercial, but (a) they already did it back in the 70s and (b) it goes on well past the 30 second mark. New York Post
4.5
Directing partners Scott McGehee and David Siegel go more mainstream and downstream with this modern day, loose riff on Henry James late 19th century .. Film Journal International ..
3.5
Aprile is an achingly expressive actress, adept at subtly channeling Maisies pain and confusion. Az Central
4.4
What Maisie Knew is about the erosion of innocence in the midst of plenty, yet it rarely feels heavy handed, so serene is its own faith in its tiny he .. Boston
4.0
If that doesnt sound like the most cheerful story youve ever encountered, thats because it isnt. Mountain X
1.5
It is rare to see an excellent movie about a child made for adults. Npr
3.3
The film raises more uncomfortable questions about Maisies uncertain future than it ever answers, but thats in keeping with the emotional honesty the .. Npr
4.0
Scott McGehee and David Siegels adaptation of Henry Jamess 1897 novel keeps us with Maisie all the way through. Guardian
4.0
The outstanding performance from six year old Onata Aprile as Julianne Moore and Steve Coogans daughter is worthy of an Oscar The miraculous element i .. Daily Mail
4.0
His childlike warmth and innocence restores both Maisie and the audiences faith in the possibility of goodness, even in the midst of emotionally wrenc .. Flim List
4.5
This is a sad tale with too many recognisable glimpses of the world in which we live
4.0
Beale fits easily within Coogans collection of moderately loathsome, lightly comic characters, i.e. a mesmerizing annoyance for most folks. Flim Threet
4.0
Her affecting and natural performance leads the charge for an impeccable cast. The Irish Times
4.0
Capturing the essence of the source novel, this is a superior adult drama. Harrowing, heartbreaking but utterly compelling. Total Film
3.0
The films simple strategy of filming always from Maisies height whenever she is present works amazingly well, an object lesson in how point of view ca .. Standard
0.5
Picture: Supplied This teen romance explodes the tear ducts of its target audience like a weep seeking missile. Herald Sun
5.0
She is about six, and although the film credits an acting coach, theres nothing actressy about the childs performance. Nj
2.0
Despite a sensitive, mature performance from Onata Aprile as Maisie, the girl remains withdrawn and opaque throughout. In telling this sad story from .. Oregon Live
5.0
Most movies about divorce and fractured families play up the tumultuous melodrama, but What Maisie Knew goes for something much quieter and more profo .. Movies Tv Guide
4.0
The narratives linchpin is Maisie and much of the films momentum comes from Apriles ability to channel her quicksilver state of mind. Cine Vue
2.5
When the marriage officially dissolves, Beale earns custody, but hes just as shadythe sort of guy who leaves the country without saying so and doesnt .. Red Eye Chicago
3.0
Amanda Seyfried and Peter Saarsgard are good as the Beauty and Beast of the 1970s porn industry in Lovelace. Ft
4.5
Maisie (Aprile) is the 6 year old daughter of fading rocker Susanna (Moore) and art dealer Beale (Coogan), whose marriage isnt dissolving quietly. Contact Music
4.5
The film lives and breathes with Apriles performance. She has a wonderful watchfulness..She sees all; how much she understands is probably shocking. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
Henry James wrote the source novel in 1897, but its relevance to todays world of overworked, self obsessed parents is downright eerie. Patriot Ledger
5.0
Onata Aprile is never showy and always authentic, a rare find in a child actor. In fact, she is one of the most self possessed actors Ive seen of any .. Sltrib
1.5
Scott McGehee and David Siegels adaptation commendably preserves the books child perspective even if it doesnt quite match the characteristically dark .. Film Comment
3.0
It could make you angry, or open up old wounds, but in the best possible way. Lets get riled up, lets take it personally. Crave Online
4.4
Regardless of small imperfections, this gem taps into powerful themes about the meaning of family, parental indifference and independence. Mercury News
4.0
What Maisie Knew squares its emotions believably, provoking upset and anger at its scenes of collateral damage, but also inspiring respect for the res .. The Skinny
3.0
An intimate story of repeated betrayal, five terrific performances get this movie over some rocky terrain, including a pat resolution. Scots Man
4.0
Very funny, with wonderful performances, its an unexpected delight. Metro
4.5
With brilliant performances from Julianne Moore and newcomer Onata Aprile, this touching portrayal of a marriage breakdown is at times an uncomfortabl .. Film 4
4.0
What Maisie Knew runs its titular, newly orphaned moppet through so many heartbreaking scenarios and encounters, I was stirred to start drawing up the .. Streaming Quickflix
1.5
The film is touching, filled with taste and care, but not enough to avoid being coy and sentimental. New Republic
1.5
Soft centred and bland though it is as a version of James, the McGehee Siegel What Maisie Knew is worth seeing for the performances. Bfi
3.0
Its an almost uncomfortably plausible depiction of the effects of bad parenting on a fragile psyche. Film Blather
4.0
A superb, moving film, its a tribute to author Henry James that his 1897 story could prove so illuminating when adapted for the 21st century. Performa .. Tiny Url
2.0
Parents should know that this movie deals with themes of parental neglect and family dysfunction. Movie Mom
4.5
I dont want you to grow up to be one of those kinds of people, because its not cool. Entertainment Time
4.5
They deliver indelible performances as egomaniacal, self centered, disinterested parents.
4.5
Or, to put it another way, this isnt some kind of Kramer vs. Kramer. Spectator
4.5
The adult actors are all terrific, yet it is the remarkable Onata Aprile who is the glue that holds this little gem together. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.4
The result is a film that deeply engages us on multiple levels. Not only do we wonder what Maisie knows and how she knows it, we want to get this seed .. Articles Philly
3.0
McGehee and Siegel never find a way to really get inside Maisies head. Little White Lies
4.0
tremendously believable on screen spirit reminds us how resilient children can be. Birmingham Mail
4.4
Its far from the first story of a child dealing with the consequences of parental break up but it may be one of the best. City Weekly
3.0
In fact, What Maisie Knew, Henry Jamess 1897 work, gives a peek at what lay frighteningly ahead. Arts Fuse
4.5
Some scenes are tinged with dark comedy; some are heartrending; and some fuse the two, as when Maisie comforts a tearful friend during a sleepover in .. Movie Talk
4.5
Maisies stepfather, the handsome but weak willed Sir Claude, emerges as one of its most sharply observed creations. Ny Books
5.0
In retaliation, Susanna marries Lincoln (Alexander Skarsgard), a charming bartender. Rss Feeds Usa Today
4.0
Its often heartbreaking stuff, but never feels manipulative, mostly because the movie puts itself in Maisies shoes. Strongly recommended Technology Tell
4.5
It starts in a low gear and doesnt achieve thematic air speed until an hour into its 78 minutes. Bay Area Reporter
3.8
Powerful, engaging and noteworthy, this narrative tells a shocking tale that is so commonplace in everyday life. SF Crowsnest
2.5
Nothing new is brought to the table here other than the mother being as unsuitable a parent as the father, which is not the typical. Orcasound
3.5
Downey might well be speaking for himself.Under all the nuts and bolts of this solid franchise installment, the actor and his old Kiss Kiss Bang Bang .. Bloom Berg
4.4
But its an intimate, well acted and nuanced film that provides a fresh angle on an all too familiar struggle. Madison Movie
3.5
The film is a heartfelt plea for tolerance that simply pushes too much heart. Film Mafia
4.0
Seen through the eyes of a six year old, this film about the spectre of divorce makes for haunting viewing indeed. Lime Light Magazine
1.5
In the first hour of the movie I found myself loving the acting, compelled by the story, and mildly disgusted by the saccharine, twinkly indie chick m ..



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