In The Bedroom (DVD, 2005)

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The Fowler family live a seemingly settled life in Maine, New England. Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson) is a local doctor and his wife Ruth (Sissy Spacek) a choral music teacher. Their peaceful life however is thrown into doubt when their only son Frank (Nick Stahl) starts a relationship with an older, single mother Natalie (Marisa Tomei). When Natalie's ex-husband appears a violent meeting between the men in her life ends in tragedy. Matt and Ruth suddenly have to face up to their loss, their bourgeoise sense of justice battling with the natural human instinct for revenge, amid the question of whether their relationship is strong enough to withstand such grief.

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Tragedy strikes at the heart of the family of Matt Fowler, a doctor in Maine. His only son becomes involved in a relationship with a single mother...

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ProducerRoss Katz, Todd Field, John Penotti, Ted Hope
EAN5017188885874
eBay Product ID (ePID)3954779

Product Key Features

ActorMarisa Tomei, Sissy Spacek, Nick Stahl, Celia Weston, William Mapother, William Wise, Karen Allen, Tom Wilkinson
Film/TV TitleIn the Bedroom
DirectorTodd Field
LanguageEnglish
Run Time126 Mins
Release Year2005
FormatDVD
FeaturesTrailer-1. Original Theatrical Trailer
GenreThriller, General

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Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ComposerThomas Newman
Additional InformationTodd Field's IN THE BEDROOM is an artistic and realistic portrait of domestic trouble in small-town America. Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson star as Ruth and Matt Fowler, the parents of a recent high school graduate, Frank (Nick Stahl), who has an affair with a married woman, Natalie (Marisa Tomei). A tragic event near the beginning of the film seems to stunt its action and dialogue, allowing the film to change into a largely visual piece based on memories, feelings, and silent communication; while the film's slow-moving camera, soft sunny lighting, and cautious pacing give it a resonating intensity.<BR>Set in coastal Maine, the Fowlers are a well-liked family with simple, straightforward values. Dr. Fowler has his own small medical practice. Mrs. Fowler directs the chorus at the high school. Frank is a good kid who is working on the fishing docks for the summer, waiting for college in the fall. Frank falls into a summer romance with Natalie, an older woman with two young sons and a creepy, lurking husband (William Mapother) from whom she is separated. The relationship is worrisome to Mr. and Mrs. Fowler, but they want to be supportive of their son so they gently nudge him to think about the bigger picture, without being overbearing. But when the unthinkable happens, Mr. and Mrs. Fowler come face to face with their worst nightmare. Quietly, calmly, and with the most logic they can muster, they begin a dark and dangerous psychological journey. The result, reinforced by stunning performances from Wilkinson and Spacek, is a pensive, penetrating, and utterly believable story.
ReviewsEntertainment Weekly - ...Wilkinson underplays as admirably as Spacek does....It's also enhanced by a surprisingly earthy performance from Tomei..., Rolling Stone - ...IN THE BEDROOM is an uncommonly good movie -- a thriller that transcends thrills to become a heartfelt and heart-stopping personal drama..., Chicago Bulletin - ...One of the best dramas of 2001....An assured, powerful directing debut..., Movieline - ...An extraordinary achievement in the genre, meticulously conceived and executed..., Los Angeles Times - ...Tom Wilkinson is very good....Spacek is extraordinary..., Film Comment - ...Remarkable....IN THE BEDROOM is a film we desperately need right now..., New York Times - ...When a film as profoundly quiet as IN THE BEDROOM comes along, it feels almost miraculous....[A] perfectly observed, wrenchingly acted drama...
ScreenwriterRob Festinger, Todd Field
AuthorAndre Dubus
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleIn The Bedroom
Director of PhotographyAntonio Calvache
Consumer AdviceContains strong language and moderate violence

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  • One terrific movie

    A scary tale of a jealous, controlling ex-husband. Terrific performances from all the actors, particularly Tom Wilkinson and Sissy Spacek. Well worth the money. Prompt delivery. Well pleased.

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  • In the bedroom dvd

    Very powerful drama about a family loss, got Oscar nominated and quite an eyeful. Thanks eBay.

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  • Highly recommend

    Film has a great plot and the acting is superb. Well worth watching.

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