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Dec 25, 2001 · Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. The movie follows the experiences of Quoyle ( Kevin Spacey ), a meek ink-man for the Poughkeepsie News, as he marries Petal, the local tramp ( Cate Blanchett ), has a daughter named Bunny, raises Bunny while Petal sluts around, and then raises her alone after Petal dies, not so really very ...
Jan 11, 2002 · Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/23 Full Review dave s While it tends to take some minor liberties with Annie Proulx' novel, Lasse Hallstrom's The Shipping News is certainly...
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- Lasse Hallström
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- Kevin Spacey
Review. I was very impressed with The Shipping News for several reasons: the location should win an Oscar alone, Hallstrom's magical minimalist direction and the acting by the major leads and perhaps even more wonderful, by the many minor parts, were outstanding.
- Lasse Hallström
- 2 min
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 54% of 131 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.8/10. The website's consensus reads: "Though solidly made and acted, The Shipping News is rather heavy-handed and dull, especially given the nature of its protagonist."
The Shipping News has poignancy, humor and a great deal of beauty. What it has above all else is atmosphere - Hallstrom's feel for the Newfoundland shipping village, the simple lives led there and the friendships made is truly awe-inspiring. 74 out of 78 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink. 9/10.
Not really meant for kids and teens. Read Common Sense Media's The Shipping News review, age rating, and parents guide.
Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Felicia Feaster Creative Loafing. But despite sensitivity to the myriad ways personal history shapes us, the film often feels as emotionally...
