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Feb 6, 2013 · "Side Effects," the latest work from the seemingly inexhaustible Steven Soderbergh, starts off telling one story only to abruptly shift gears in order to tell a completely different one. The trouble is that the first story is by far the more interesting while the second just becomes more implausible with each passing scene.
Feb 6, 2013 · Recall Nicolas Cage looking askance at the iguana in Herzog's "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," and then dial that down to uncertainty and fear. I diagnose her with panic attacks and depression. The professionals in the film discuss real meds like Effexor, which can be effective "over time."
Feb 8, 2013 · A smart, clever thriller with plenty of disquieting twists, Side Effects is yet another assured effort from director Steven Soderbergh. Read Critics Reviews
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Mar 7, 2013 · Side Effects is bizarre and preposterous, in some ways, but with Mara's star wattage it has the compelling quality of a bad dream, anchored in what is recognisable reality. Her haunted face is...
Feb 8, 2013 · Side Effects: Directed by Steven Soderbergh. With Rooney Mara, Jude Law, Channing Tatum, Catherine Zeta-Jones. A young woman's world unravels when a drug prescribed by her psychiatrist has unexpected side effects.
Steven Soderbergh's 'Side Effects', first appears as if it's designed as a critique of psychiatry and the pharmaceutical industry. Ultimately, it becomes more like a Hitchcock thriller. It's a film that keeps your interest but you'll have to suspend your disbelief quite a bit, to appreciate it.
A sexy, surprising, and straightforward psychological thriller that leads to a fulfilling payoff. Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 22, 2023. Wendy Ide Times (UK) TOP CRITIC. Steven...
